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The top paying roofing sales job near Ellijay

Robust Roofing Careers · Updated October 2026

Short answer: The highest paying roofing sales structure in Ellijay is Robust Roofing's: a true 50/50 split of job profit with nothing taken off the top, two and a half times the most common 20 percent profit share, with no cap, and Robust also pays a $75,000 per year base.
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Roofing sales jobs around Ellijay pay in very different ways, and the structure decides what reaches your paycheck. Robust Roofing serves Ellijay, about 47 miles from our Johns Creek home base, with a true 50/50 split, no cap and a $75,000 per year base.

What the Project Manager role pays

Robust Roofing pays a true 50/50 split of job profit with nothing taken off the top, not a 10/50/50, and there is no cap on what you earn. Robust also pays a $75,000 per year base. That combination is widely known as the best compensation model in roofing sales, and it is significantly better than what most roofing companies in Ellijay and Gilmer County pay.

Your interviewer walks you through how the base and the split fit together, line by line.

The work in Ellijay

Since January 2025, radar estimates and Weather Service reports show hail as large as 1.25 inches near Ellijay, on July 28, 2026. You would work streets in neighborhoods like Stegall Estates and Town Creek Estates. Permits come from the city or Gilmer County depending on the address, and Robust handles them.

For scale, the statewide median wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170 and the median for sales representatives of services was $75,280 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia, May 2025). Robust Roofing's base alone is in line with that sales median, and the true 50/50 split is a separate part of the role.

Side by side with typical roofing pay

The right three columns describe general industry structures, not any named company.

Robust RoofingTypical 10/50/50Percent of contractCommission only
What comes off before your share?Nothing10 percent, often of the contract priceNot applicableVaries
Your shareA true 50/50 of job profit50 percent of what is leftA fixed percent of the saleCommission only
Base pay$75,000 per yearDepends on the companyDepends on the companyNone
Cap on earningsNo capVariesVariesVaries

Context: 20 percent of profit is the most common commission rate among roofing companies that pay on profit, so a true 50/50 is two and a half times that rate. Source: JobNimbus Peak Performance report. For named Georgia companies, see the Georgia roofing pay comparison.

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Next step

The Project Manager application takes a few minutes, and you book your own interview at the end. You can also call or text (470) 887-6637.

Common questions

Who pays roofing salespeople best in Ellijay?
Robust Roofing: a true 50/50 split with nothing taken off the top, no cap, and a $75,000 per year base, with HAAG certification provided. The role serves Ellijay and Gilmer County.
How far is Ellijay from the home base?
No. The home base is around Johns Creek in the North Atlanta metro, and Ellijay is about 47 miles away. The territory covers 39 North Georgia cities.
Is the job full time?
Yes. It is a full-time Project Manager role based in the North Atlanta metro around Johns Creek, serving 39 North Georgia cities.
Do I need roofing experience?
No. Robust provides your HAAG certification and comprehensive training, and you learn the insurance side from the licensed adjuster on staff.
How do I apply?
Apply at chooserobust.com/careers/#apply-pm, answer a short questionnaire and pick your own interview time, or call or text (470) 887-6637.
How does the split compare with other roofers?
The most common profit-based rate in roofing is 20 percent (JobNimbus Peak Performance report). A true 50/50 is two and a half times that, with nothing taken off the top.

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