National Federation of Independent Business

Outside Sales Representative

Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in sales or transferable skills
  • Strong work ethic and relentless perseverance
  • Ability to learn and stick to a structured sales model
  • Quick-witted and adaptable in diverse situations
  • Sales experience or applicable transferable skills
  • Intermediate technical skills for effective work execution
  • Passion for supporting small businesses.

Responsibilities

  • Engage small business owners through in-person prospecting without prior appointments.
  • Utilize NFIB's 5-minute sales presentation effectively.
  • Build quick rapport with potential clients during interactions.
  • Overcome objections to close sales efficiently.
  • Process payments on-the-spot after closing deals.

Benefits

  • W-2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision) available after 30 days.
  • Performance-based training pay of up to 13 weeks (1,000/week) or commission, whichever is higher.
  • Production-based commissions and bonuses available monthly and quarterly.
  • Potential yearly compensation ranging from $80,000 to $200,000 based on performance.
  • 40% of sales force earns six-figure incomes, with top earners exceeding $200,000.
  • Uncapped earning potential through straight commission.
  • Monthly mileage reimbursement for travel expenses.
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?

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.

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

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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