Field Sales Representative

The Nielsen Company • Syracuse, NY

7d • $40,000 - $82,610 • Onsite

About The Position

At Nielsen, the Field Sales Representative recruits households to participate in Nielsen ratings and serves as a public-facing representative of the company. The role is field-based, with representatives spending 75% or more of their week driving to and recruiting homes. It is suited to someone who enjoys meeting people, working independently, and building trust in customer-facing situations. Candidates must reside in the Upstate New York area.

The position requires visiting selected homes, conducting in-person interviews, explaining participation, and collecting household demographic and technical information. Overnight stays in another metro area may be required based on business needs, up to 50% of the time. The role includes non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, and requires working outdoors in varied weather and residential environments.

The posted base salary range is $40,000 to $82,610. Individual pay may vary based on experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. The role may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, other incentives, and, depending on the role, a company-provided vehicle. Nielsen offers comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or at least 2 years of equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with mobile devices and common workplace applications.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English for participant conversations, documentation, and safety-related interactions.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
• Strong sales, customer service, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of home and community environments while maintaining professionalism.
• Willingness and ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work outside in all weather conditions while recruiting at preselected residential addresses.
• Ability to navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, paved and unpaved driveways, and a wide variety of home entrances.
• Ability to drive for extended periods, including up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to kneel, bend, and move through residential entryways as needed.
• Ability to walk one-half mile.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Must reside in the Upstate New York area.

Responsibilities

• Drive to selected homes using a company-provided vehicle.
• Recruit statistically selected households through unannounced visits and conduct in-person interviews.
• Explain participation clearly, build rapport, and encourage enrollment.
• Collect and accurately enter household demographic and technical data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
• 401(k) with a Nielsen company match.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Depending on the role, a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive or bonus eligibility.
• This role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED