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 relevant sales experience
  • Experience as a small business owner or in a leadership role
  • Ability to build rapport and conduct cold calls
  • A track record of successful presentations and closes
  • Strong adaptability to objection handling and strategic thinking

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-person cold calls to engage small business owners
  • Deliver structured, successful sales presentations
  • Close sales during initial meetings with clients
  • Educate business owners on NFIB's advocacy efforts
  • Maintain a self-directed schedule focused on fieldwork
  • Drive membership growth through direct community engagement

Benefits

  • Unlimited income potential with uncapped commission
  • Full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k after 30 days
  • Up to 13 weeks of performance-based training pay
  • Flexible work schedule that promotes work/life balance
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel expenses
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. Think of this as a hybrid work environment where you're not tied to an office location. Instead, your office is the work area you serve. Approximately 95% of your time will be spent in the field within your local market, meeting face-to-face with small business owners and growing NFIB membership.

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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