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Build a Real Career in a High-Performance Sales Engine
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps | Base + Commission | $50,000–$100,000+ Expected Annual Take-Home
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps has been protecting homes since 1986. Today, we're looking for driven, competitive Sales Technicians who want more than a job — they want a career with a clear path to six figures, built on skill, certification, and results.
Career Progression: Three Tiers, One Clear Path
Advancement is merit-based — driven by your certifications, consistency, and results. There's no ceiling here.
Tier 1: Journeyman Technician
Certifications: CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep (CCS) & CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (CDET) — we'll help you get certified
Base Salary: $38,000
Commission: 3.0%
Target Annual Quota: $400,000
Expected Annual Take-Home: $50,000
Tier 2: Junior Technician
Certifications: Adds NFI Wood & NFI Gas
Base Salary: $44,000
Commission: 4.0%
Target Annual Quota: $600,000
Expected Annual Take-Home: $68,000
Tier 3: Master Technician
Certifications: Adds Certified Chimney Professional (CCP), NFI Pellet, and NFI Hearth Design
Base Salary: $50,000
Commission: 5.0%
Target Annual Quota: $1,000,000
Expected Annual Take-Home: $100,000
Master Technicians are also recognized with specialized uniform branding to reflect their elite status.
Get Paid to Get Certified
We invest in your growth from day one:
$500 bonus for passing entry-level certifications (CSIA CCS or CDET)
$1,000 bonus for passing advanced/specialty certifications (CCP, NFI modules)
Company pre-pays approved certification courses and exam fees
Annual certification maintenance stipend: $250 (Junior) or $500 (Master)
Ways to Earn Beyond the Job
Sales Referral (introduce another tech who closes a sale): 2%
Lead Generation (new customer completes a FIRE visit): $50
Employee Referral (hired, onboarded, completes 90-day probation): $2,000
5-Star Review mentioning you by name: $20
Video Testimonial: $50
Membership Enrollment: $5 (Essential), $20 (Enhanced), $30 (Elite)
This is a field sales role unlike anything else in the trades. You'll run our proprietary FIRE Evaluation Process in homeowners' attics, chimneys, and crawlspaces, using real diagnostic tools to uncover safety issues — then translate what you find into clear, confident recommendations. If you're driven by performance, love the idea of being paid what you're worth, and want a structured path to advance your skills and your paycheck, this is built for you.
No prior experience or certifications required to start. We'll train you, certify you, and pay you to grow.
What You'll Do
Run Top Hat's FIRE Evaluation Process on every job, using diagnostic tools to identify structural, thermal, and code issues
Present homeowners with clear, easy-to-understand options (Good / Better / Best) so they can make an informed decision
Build and manage your own pipeline — follow up persistently and professionally with homeowners who haven't yet said yes
Generate your own leads through referrals, reviews, and word of mouth in your community
Document every job thoroughly and accurately — photos, inspection findings, and proposals — before you leave the property
Show up daily for a 45-minute training and role-play block to keep sharpening your skills
Climb ladders, navigate roof pitches, and work in tight attic and crawlspace environments as part of the job
What We're Looking For
No education or experience required — we'll teach you everything
Comfort using tablets, CRM software, and digital diagnostic tools
Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving record
Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders, and work in attics, crawlspaces, and on rooftops
A competitive drive and willingness to commit to daily training and skill-building
Strong communication skills and the confidence to guide customers through a decision
Our Values
Focus. Integrity. Results. Education. We hold ourselves to a high standard — and we equip our team to meet it.
Ready to Build Something Real?
If you're ready to turn hard work into real earning potential, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume — and please include the job title and where you found this posting in your subject line.
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud to reflect the diverse communities we serve and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for employees, candidates, and customers alike.
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