Sales Development Representative (Sales Academy)
About The Position
The Sales Development Representative participates in J. J. Keller’s four-month Sales Academy, a progressive program combining curriculum, professional development, and practical experience for people pursuing an inside sales career. The role engages new and existing customers by phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting. Successful completion of the Academy leads to promotion into a direct sales position. The position may be performed fully remotely from a dedicated home office in the United States or onsite at the corporate campus in Neenah, Wisconsin. Employees follow a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT, totaling 40 hours per week, with no nights or weekends. The role requires a private, distraction-free work environment and uses Microsoft Teams video for meetings and internal interactions. J. J. Keller provides the computer equipment needed for the role. The posting describes first-year earnings of $54,000 to $55,000 and post-Academy earnings of $55,000 to $70,000, with base pay starting at $23.50 per hour plus monthly performance incentives. It also lists a compensation range of $55,000 to $55,000, which may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location. The company is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Confident and clear communication when presenting solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Strong aptitude for learning new systems.
- Ability to maintain a private, distraction-free home office when working remotely.
- Ability to operate personal computer equipment for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A motivated, competitive, people-focused, energetic, goal-driven, curious, and coachable approach to work.
- A strong desire to advance in an inside sales career.
Responsibilities
- Engage new and existing customers by phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting.
- Seek out and secure new business opportunities and work toward exceeding monthly sales quotas.
- Participate in the four-month Sales Academy curriculum, professional development plan, and practical sales experience.
- Upon successful completion of the Academy, transition into a direct sales position.
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 that encourages 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
