About TradeKart
TradeKart is a construction technology platform helping contractors source materials from trusted local suppliers and get them delivered quickly and reliably. As we scale in Chicago, we’re building a local team focused on contractor adoption, engagement, and long-term market growth.
Role Overview
The Contractor Acquisition Manager (CAM) is responsible for acquiring new contractor customers in the Chicago market. This is a front-end acquisition role focused on introducing contractors to TradeKart, onboarding them onto the platform, and guiding them through their initial purchasing activity.
The CAM owns the contractor journey from first contact through a second completed order. Once a contractor has successfully placed two orders, the account is transitioned to the Sales Manager for long-term relationship management and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor Prospecting & Outreach
- Identify and research contractors and skilled trades businesses across the Chicago market
- Build and manage an outbound prospect pipeline through phone calls, email, virtual meetings, field visits, referrals and events
- Conduct informed outreach based on contractor trade, size, and purchasing behavior
Contractor Education & Onboarding
- Clearly explain what Tradekart is, how the platform works, and why it’s valuable to contractors
- Meet contractors where needed at job sites, offices, or virtual meetings
- Guide contractors through app download, account setup and first order placement
Adoption & Follow-Up
- Drive repeat orders through consistent follow-up and education
- Address early questions or friction points in coordination with Operations
- Track contractor progress from initial contact through successful acquisition
Internal Handoff & Feedback
- Transition fully acquired contractors to the Sales Manager with clear context and notes
- Share contractor feedback and market insights with the General Manager, Sales, and Operations teams
Requirements
- Experience working with contractors, skilled trades, or construction-related businesses; background in supplier-side or outside sales roles are a plus
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Hubspot or similar is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to source and engage new customers through research, cold outreach, and consistent follow-up
- Comfortable meeting contractors on job sites or in offices, as well as conducting virtual onboarding or demo calls
- Strong understanding of contractor purchasing behavior and how materials are sourced
- Self-directed and highly organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to operate independently in a fast moving, early stage environment.
Why Join TradeKart
- Be a part of a fun, fast-growing team solving real, everyday challenges for contractors with a proposition they genuinely value
- Foundational role in launching and scaling a major market
- Clearly defined ownership and expectations
- Opportunity to grow as the Chicago market scales
Top Skills
What We Do
TradeKart is a tech-enabled platform built specifically for contractors and tradespeople. We help construction professionals quickly source materials from trusted local suppliers and get them delivered directly to job sites, often within hours.
Contractors use the TradeKart app to browse products, place orders, and track deliveries, while our platform connects them with local merchants and delivery partners who already serve their market. The result is less downtime, fewer supply runs, and more time spent on the job.
TradeKart is designed around how contractors actually work: early mornings, tight timelines, and the need for reliability. By combining technology, logistics, and local supplier relationships, we’re modernizing material procurement for the construction industry.
Why Work With Us
TradeKart sits at the intersection of technology and the construction trades. We’re building a platform that solves real, everyday problems for contractors. Our team is small, fast-moving, and hands-on, with real ownership over outcomes. If you like building from the ground up and seeing your impact immediately in the field, you’ll fit right in.
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