National Federation of Independent Business

Outside Sales Representative

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

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and resilience.
  • Possess self-starter qualities with the ability to follow a structured sales model.
  • Show a desire for continuous learning and personal growth.
  • Be adaptable, strategic, and quick-witted.
  • Exhibit a passion for supporting small businesses.
  • Have sales experience or transferable skills that apply to sales roles.
  • Hold intermediate technical skills for effective sales processes.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in face-to-face prospecting to connect with small business owners.
  • Utilize NFIB's 5-minute verbatim sales presentation smoothly.
  • Establish quick rapport to effectively present sales pitches.
  • Skillfully handle objections and close sales on the spot.
  • Process payments immediately after securing a sale.

Benefits

  • Receive a W-2 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, eligible after 30 days.
  • Access performance-based training pay for up to 13 weeks, up to $1,000 per week.
  • Unlock production-based commissions along with monthly and quarterly bonuses.
  • Enjoy potential yearly compensation averaging between $80,000 and $200,000.
  • Experience uncapped earning potential through a commission-based structure.
  • Get reimbursed monthly for mileage.
  • Join a supportive culture focused on empowering small businesses.
Full Job Description
Overview

Do you have a passion for making a difference for small business in your community? Are you looking for a career with unlimited income potential? Is company culture important to you? Or maybe you have been thinking about switching career paths and moving into sales?

We are seeking individuals who are results-focused, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional work ethic to prospect, conduct face-to-face cold calls, and enroll new members.

What's in it for you:
  • W-2 with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more) - eligible after 30 days
  • Up to 13 weeks (1,000/wk) performance-based training pay (or commission, whichever is greater)
  • Production-based weekly commissions, monthly & quarterly bonuses
  • Yearly average compensation: $80,000 - $200,000
  • 40% of our sales force earns 6-figures with the top 10% earning over 200k
  • UNCAPPED earning potential (Straight Commission)
  • Monthly Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

We educate small business owners through in-person prospecting (no appointment setting) using NFIB's success-proven verbatim sales presentation. This is a hunter/closer sales position using an assumptive one-call close with no account management after the sale.

What you will be responsible for:
  • Meeting small business owners through in-person prospecting (no appointment setting)
  • Memorizing and utilizing NFIB's proven 5-minute verbatim sales presentation
  • Building quick rapport and delivering an engaging presentation
  • Overcoming objections and closing the sale
  • Processing payment on the spot

Qualifications

Requirements to win in this role:
  • Strong work ethic
  • Grit and relentless perseverance
  • Self-starter and ability to stick with a structured, proven sales model
  • Desire for ongoing learning
  • Quick-witted, adaptable, and strategic
  • Passion for the success of small business
  • Sales experience AND/OR transferable skills
  • Intermediate technical skills

A career with NFIB means being part of a team of truly extraordinary people working to promote and protect small business. You will be impacting your community while taking advantage of our competitive compensation, ongoing training, incentives, and generous benefits package. Learn more about the NFIB's culture here: www.nfib.com/careers

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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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300 employees
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Founded
1943

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