Full-time · Chicagoland
Sales Representative
Sell retail roofing and siding with a strong James Hardie focus. Join a close-knit local team with year-round sales and production opportunities.
Commission-based compensation
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CAREERS AT NORTHWIND
We're Growing.
Now Hiring.
Join our Park Ridge team and help deliver roofing, siding and exterior projects across Chicagoland.
Local projects · Hands-on work · Room to grow
The Northwind way
Build good work. Grow with our team.
Northwind Exteriors is based in Park Ridge and serves homeowners across Chicagoland. We focus on roofing, James Hardie siding and exterior restoration, with clear communication and attention to the details that matter.
Our manufacturer credentials reflect the standards we bring to the work:
Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor
James Hardie Alliance Elite Contractor
Current opportunities
Find your place at Northwind.
We’re looking for dependable people who communicate well, take pride in their work and want to learn the roofing and siding business.
Full-time · Park Ridge
Project Coordinator
Keep schedules, materials, permits and project communication organized so homeowners and production teams know what comes next.
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Part-time & full-time · Park Ridge & Chicagoland
Jr. Project Manager
Support Joe and the production team with material runs, project check-ins, photos, site cleanup and quality-control checks.
$18–$20 per hour
View positionField support · Learn the business
Jr. Project Manager
$18–$20 per hour, based on relevant experience
Help keep Northwind projects moving. Work directly with Joe and our production team on material runs, project check-ins, photos, cleanup and quality control.
This is a hands-on field support role with room to learn roofing and siding and develop toward sales or production project management.
What you’ll do
- Pick up, deliver and return roofing and siding materials, including leftover materials from job sites.
- Sweep for nails and help keep job sites tidy.
- Take progress and completion photos; assist with drone photos only when properly trained and legally authorized.
- Check in on projects and communicate progress, material needs and issues to the production team.
- Pick up customer checks and deliver project documents as directed.
- Run permits and coordinate pickups or submissions with local building departments.
- Complete assigned quality-control checklists, document concerns and report needed corrections.
What you’ll bring
- Dependability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
- Comfort using smartphones, photo apps, digital checklists and project software.
- Clear communication and the ability to stay organized in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
- A valid driver’s license appropriate to the assigned driving duties.
- Roofing, siding or construction experience is helpful.
Physical requirements
Regularly lift, load and carry heavy shingle bundles and James Hardie materials, using team lifting and material-handling equipment as appropriate. Work outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, bend and reach.
Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Contact [email protected] about an accommodation during the application process.
Two paths to grow
Build toward a career in sales, or continue in production project management with the goal of becoming a full Production Project Manager. Growth depends on performance, readiness and business needs.
Overtime is paid as required by law. Legally required paid leave and other employment protections apply.
Apply for Jr. Project ManagerRetail roofing · James Hardie siding · Year-round business
Sales Representative
Build a roofing and siding sales career with a locally based team that sells and builds year-round.
Northwind primarily serves retail roofing and siding customers, with a major focus on James Hardie fiber cement siding. That siding focus creates opportunities to sell and build throughout the year, alongside our roofing projects.
A close-knit team. A retail focus.
We’re a quality-focused local company, not a high-volume storm-chasing or door-knocking operation. Our work is built on homeowner relationships, product knowledge and follow-through.
Learn alongside a solid team as you develop the knowledge to become a roofing and siding expert—from product selection and installation details to clear communication with customers and production.
What you’ll do
- Develop retail roofing and siding opportunities and build relationships with homeowners.
- Help customers understand roofing systems and James Hardie fiber cement siding options.
- Document project needs and coordinate property assessments.
- Prepare estimates and proposals, present clear options and follow up with customers.
- Keep project records current and coordinate handoffs with the production team.
What you’ll bring
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Organization, initiative and comfort using digital project tools.
- A desire to develop thorough roofing and siding knowledge.
- Sales experience is helpful; roofing or siding experience is a plus.
- A valid driver’s license appropriate to assigned driving duties.
Commission-based compensation
This is a commission-based role. Compensation terms will take prior experience into account and will be discussed during the interview.
Apply for Sales RepresentativeOrganization · Communication · Follow-through
Project Coordinator
Help keep residential roofing and siding projects organized from scheduling through completion, with clear updates for homeowners, suppliers and the production team.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate project schedules, installation dates and team updates.
- Track permits, material orders and project documents.
- Communicate with homeowners, suppliers, sales and production.
- Follow up on open items and keep project systems current.
What you’ll bring
- Strong organization, time management and attention to detail.
- Clear phone, email and customer-service skills.
- Comfort with computers, spreadsheets and scheduling software.
- Construction or project-coordination experience is helpful.
Compensation and position details will be discussed during the hiring process.
Apply for Project CoordinatorTake pride in what you build
Designed to impress.
Built to perform.
We value good communication, careful work and follow-through. Bring your effort and curiosity to a team focused on doing the job well.
How to apply
Start a conversation.
1. Email us
Tell us which role interests you, how to contact you and a little about your experience.
2. Talk about the role
If your experience and interests align with an opening, we’ll contact you to discuss the position.
3. Discuss next steps
We’ll review responsibilities, compensation, schedule and expectations before an offer.
Join the Northwind team.
Email [email protected] with the position you’re applying for, your contact details and relevant experience. You may attach a resume if you have one.
Jr. Project Manager applicants: let us know whether you’re interested in part-time or full-time work.
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Northwind does not currently offer employer-sponsored medical, dental or vision insurance. Legally required leave and protections apply.