ADE - IL
Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, 61825, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Representative, Sales Development Rep/SDR
Field Sales Representative - Field Recruitment
This role focuses on recruiting local businesses across Illinois to join a new delivery partner program. The candidate will spend most of the time in the field visiting prospective businesses, presenting the program, qualifying interested partners, and guiding them through the application process. The position requires regular travel of up to a two-hour driving distance and offers uncapped commission based on partner conversions.
Responsibilities- Visit prospective businesses door-to-door in targeted towns within approximately a two-hour driving distance.
- Present and pitch the new delivery partner program to generate interest and encourage applications.
- Qualify prospective businesses based on program criteria and guide them through the application process.
- Manage a robust pipeline of leads and applicants in Salesforce.
- Support the Field Manager in planning, coordinating, and hosting recruitment events such as lunch-and-learn sessions and town hall meetings.
- Collaborate with the Field Manager to engage local influencers and organizations, including chambers of commerce and economic development associations, to drive referrals and expand reach.
- Import and update Excel spreadsheets into Salesforce weekly to ensure accurate and current data.
- Provide exceptional customer service to prospective partners, answering questions and resolving issues that arise during the application and onboarding process.
- Demonstrate professionalism and high sense of urgency while representing the program in the field.
- Identify and solve problems for applicants in the field, using sound judgment and available tools to keep the process moving forward.
- 1–2+ years of experience in sales and/or customer service.
- Proven outside or field sales experience.
- CRM experience, with Salesforce strongly preferred.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and track a sales pipeline using technology and multiple systems.
- Ability to travel up to four hours round-trip on a daily basis.
- High attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues for applicants in the field.
- Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and a high sense of urgency.
This is a predominantly field-based role, with work on the road 4–5 days per week visiting businesses across targeted areas in Illinois and working from home for the remaining time to complete follow‑up, data entry, and planning. The role uses Salesforce and Excel spreadsheets, requires regular phone and virtual communication with a Field Manager, teammates, and community partners, and offers a monthly phone allowance and mileage reimbursement.
JobType & Location
Contract position based out of Champaign, IL.
Pay and BenefitsCompensation ranges from $26.00 to $28.50 per hour plus uncapped commission based on partner conversions. Time off is available after a successful performance review period.
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.
Legal StatementsSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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