Roofing sales vs solar sales
Robust Roofing Careers · Updated October 2026
Solar and roofing sales attract the same kind of people: confident, organized and good with homeowners. The difference is demand.
Need vs want
Solar is a want that depends on incentives, rates and financing. A damaged roof is a need, and in North Georgia hail and wind create that need every year. Solar experience transfers well: the same homeowner conversations, with steadier demand.
How Robust Roofing pays its Project Managers
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 Georgia pay.
- Base: $75,000 per year, paid on a regular schedule.
- No 10% deduction: no 10/50/50, no overhead percentage, no office or appointment fee, no marked up material.
- Split: a true 50/50 of job profit. Nothing is taken off the top.
- Full time: a real career role, based in the North Atlanta metro around Johns Creek.
- No cap: the split applies to every job you run, with no ceiling.
How the base and the split work together is explained in your interview.
Georgia's median annual wage for all occupations was $48,170 in May 2025, so Robust Roofing's $75,000 per year base is more than 55 percent above it. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia, May 2025.
How the structure compares
The right three columns describe general industry structures, not any named company.
| Robust Roofing | Typical 10/50/50 | Percent of contract | Commission only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What comes off before your share? | Nothing | 10 percent, often of the contract price | Not applicable | Varies |
| Your share | A true 50/50 of job profit | 50 percent of what is left | A fixed percent of the sale | Commission only |
| Base pay | $75,000 per year | Depends on the company | Depends on the company | None |
| Cap on earnings | No cap | Varies | Varies | Varies |
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.
What makes the job easier to win
- The RoofMap app gives every homeowner a portal for photos, options, colors and payments, so you spend your time on roofs, not paperwork.
- Robust never waives deductibles, which Georgia law forbids, so you sell honestly and sleep well.
- Most average size replacements finish in one day, while one to three days is typical, so homeowners are happy and you get to the next job sooner.
- A 50-year labor warranty in writing, while 1 to 10 years is the range contractors typically offer. It is an easy thing to stand behind.
- Robust gives 50% of its profit to Gospel-centered ministries. The work you do funds something bigger than a roof.
You may also want roofing jobs for career changers, true 50/50 vs 10/50/50, the Georgia roofing pay comparison and every roofing career question we answer.
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.
Questions candidates ask
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Is there a cap on what I can earn?
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Do I need roofing experience?
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