Salesperson, Outside / Field Sales
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Sales
Outside / Field Sales, Sales Representative
Hiring a Chicago-based sales representative to focus on North Chicago (Lakefront, Far North, North Shore, north of downtown and extending as far as southern Wisconsin) and help establish our presence in the market for custom entryway business servicing the floor entrance needs of commercial buildings.
Build Your Territory. Grow Your Accounts. Create First Impressions That Last.
This Is Not a Desk Job. This Is a Territory.
Chicago is one of the most densely packed commercial markets in the country.
- Thousands of buildings.
- Millions of people walking through them every day.
And the first thing they experience when they walk in?
The entryway.
That moment, the first step inside a building, sets the tone for everything that follows.
Our client helps buildings make that moment count.
They design and install custom commercial matting systems that combine:
- Brand identity
- Safety and functionality
- A premium, professional first impression
Hiring a Chicago-based sales representative to focus on North Chicago (from Near North by downtown as far as Wisconsin) and help establish a presence in the market.
The OpportunityThis is a field-based, in-person sales role built for someone who wants to:
- Get out from behind a desk
- Visit buildings
- Build real relationships
You will be responsible for developing and growing a high-density territory in North Chicago, one of the most opportunity-rich environments in the country.
This is a rare opportunity to:
Build and grow a strong book of business
Responsibilities-What You’ll Be DoingYou will operate in the real world, not just behind a screen.
- Visit commercial buildings across North Chicagoland / I-94 corridor:
- Office towers
- Hotels
- Schools & universities
- Hospitals
- Identify and engage decision-makers:
- Facility Managers
- Property Managers
- Evaluate entryways and recommend customized solutions
- Present a product that is both visual and tactile (this is not abstract selling)
- Manage deals from:
- Build a repeatable pipeline based on 3–4 year replacement cycles
1. Territory Responsibility with Real Growth Potential. This isn’t a “here’s your leads” role.
You will be responsible for developing a defined territory, building relationships, and growing accounts over time.
As you build traction and saturate your initial market, there is opportunity to expand your reach and increase your income potential.
2. You’re Selling Something Real
- Physical product
- Immediate visual impact
- Clear ROI (cleanliness, safety, brand image)
You can literally stand in the doorway and show the value.
3. Fast Wins + Meaningful Deals
The model is built for momentum:
- Mid-tier: $10K – $15K
Build income fast
4. Recurring Revenue Engine
These systems are replaced every 3–4 years
That means:
- Repeat business
- Long-term relationships
- A growing base of future opportunities
5. Technology That Actually Helps You Sell
You’ll be supported by a custom-built app that:
- Identifies buildings
- Maps replacement cycles
- Guides follow-ups and visit cadence
This isn’t CRM busywork.
It’s a territory intelligence system designed to help you stay organized and win more deals.
Who This Is ForYou’ll thrive here if you:
- Have 2–8 years of B2B sales experience
- Prefer being in the field vs behind a desk
- Are comfortable walking into buildings and starting conversations
- Know how to build trust quickly
- Want to grow a territory and increase your earning potential over time
- Facility services
- Janitorial / building services
- Construction or building materials
- Route-based or territory-based services
- If you need purely inbound leads to succeed
- If you prefer remote or inside sales
- If you avoid in-person conversations
This role is built for people who want to be out in the world, every day.
Geographic Focus - Primary Launch Area:North Chicago – Everything from Near North…
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