Sales Development Representative (Sales Academy)
About The Position
The Sales Development Representative role is part of J. J. Keller’s four-month Sales Academy, which combines a progressive curriculum, professional development, and practical sales experience for people pursuing an inside sales career. Representatives engage new and existing customers by phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting. Candidates should be people-focused, energetic, goal-driven, curious, and coachable, with a strong desire to advance in inside sales. Successful completion of the Academy leads to promotion into a direct sales position. The role may be performed fully remotely from a dedicated home office in the United States or onsite at the corporate campus in Neenah, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT, for a 40-hour workweek, with no nights or weekends. Associates must maintain a distraction-free, private work environment. J. J. Keller provides the computer equipment needed for the role, and Microsoft Teams is used for video meetings and internal communication. Compensation is described as $54,000–$55,000 in the first year and $55,000–$70,000 after the Academy, with base pay starting at $23.50 per hour plus a monthly performance incentive. The posting also lists a compensation range of $55,000–$55,000, subject to factors including experience and geographic location.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Confident and clear communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Strong aptitude for learning new systems.
- Ability to maintain a distraction-free, private work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- A hunter mentality and motivation to secure new business through cold calling and proactive outreach.
- People-focused, energetic, goal-driven, curious, and coachable approach.
- Strong desire to advance in an inside sales career.
Responsibilities
- Engage new and existing customers over the phone.
- Conduct cold calls and proactive prospecting to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Present solutions clearly and confidently.
- Work toward and exceed monthly sales quotas.
- Complete the four-month Sales Academy curriculum and practical experience.
Benefits
- 17 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match and annual profit-sharing.
- Quarterly bonuses based on company profitability.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Free onsite wellness clinic for associates near the office.
- Free nationwide telehealth services.
- Free online workout programs.
- Supportive, people-friendly culture encouraging career growth and development.
- Computer equipment provided for the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
