National Federation of Independent Business

Membership Sales Representative - Elite

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience or a demonstrated history of high performance in business development.
  • Prior experience as a business owner or in roles that require accountability for results.
  • Strong networking skills for face-to-face cold calling with business owners.
  • Ability to smoothly master and deliver structured sales presentations.
  • A strong understanding of advocacy and how it impacts small businesses.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and conduct in-person cold calls to small business owners with no prior appointment.
  • Master and deliver a 5-minute, structured NFIB sales presentation.
  • Utilize an assumptive close to enroll new members on the first visit and process payments.
  • Educate business owners about NFIB's advocacy efforts at the state and national level.
  • Build rapport and establish relationships with local small business owners.

Benefits

  • Unlimited income potential with a structured, commission-based pay model.
  • Full employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
  • Performance-based training pay for up to 13 weeks to support new members in ramping up.
  • Self-directed work schedule promoting work/life balance without mandatory hours on weekends.
  • Monthly mileage reimbursement to support travel needs in the field.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join the Voice of Small Business: Elite Outside Sales Advocate

Do you want a career that impacts your community, your state, and our nation?

NFIB is looking for the rare professional who combines the heart of a servant-leader with the drive of a high-stakes closer. Our most successful team members are more than sales reps-they are former business owners, military instructors, community leaders...those who understand that small business is the backbone of the American dream.

Responsibilities

The Profile of Success

Our team is composed of individuals who share a specific set of power traits.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: You've owned a business, run a department, or managed a territory as if it were your own. You take full accountability for your results.
  • Relational Grit: You have the professional persistence to conduct face-to-face cold calls and the ability to build instant rapport with small business owners wherever you find them.
  • Coach Mentality: You value continuous improvement. You are a fast learner who thrives on mastering a proven, structured sales model.
  • Mission-Driven: You aren't just selling a membership; you are growing the Voice of Small Business. As they are busy running their business, we are in Washington, D.C., the state capitals, and in the courts fighting to protect them.

What's In It For You?
  • Unlimited Income Potential: Average yearly compensation of $80k - $200k. Top 10% earn over 200k (Uncapped Straight Commission).
  • Stability & Benefits: W-2 position with full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k (eligible after 30 days).
  • Training Pay Safety Net: Up to 13 weeks of performance-based training pay to get you up to speed (1,000/wk or commission whichever is greater).
  • Work/Life Balance: A self-directed schedule that respects your time where full-time effort in the field drives your success (M-F, 8-10hrs/day).
  • Mileage Reimbursement: Monthly support for your travel.

Your Mission (Responsibilities)

This is a Hunter/Closer role. You will be the boots-on-the-ground - growing the membership by engaging independent business owners of all sizes and industries.
  • Prospecting: Conduct in-person cold calls to meet small business owners (no appointment setting).
  • The NFIB Presentation: Master and deliver our success-proven, 5-minute verbatim sales presentation.
  • The Close: Use an assumptive one-call close to enroll new members and process payments on the spot.
  • Advocacy: Educate owners on how NFIB protects their rights in Washington, D.C., and your state capital.

Qualifications to Win
  • Professional Perseverance: You see "no" as a step toward "yes" and thrive under pressure.
  • Strategic Adaptability: You are quick-witted and able to overcome objections with ease.
  • Transferable Excellence: We value results over specific resumes. Whether your background is in Sales, Military Leadership, Education, Small Business Ownership, or just out of college - if you have the drive, we want to talk to you.
  • Technical Savvy: Intermediate skills to manage our digital sales tools.

Ready to make a difference in your community while securing your financial future? Be part of a team of truly extraordinary people. Apply today to grow the Voice of Small Business.

Learn more and apply at: www.nfib.com/careers

About National Federation of Independent Business

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is a non-profit organization that represents small and independent businesses in the United States. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has offices in all 50 states. The organization was founded in 1943 and has over 300,000 members. NFIB advocates for small business owners by lobbying for policies that promote small business growth and by providing resources and support to its members. The organization also conducts research on small business issues and provides educational programs and networking opportunities for its members.
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