Sales Development Representative (Sales Academy)
About The Position
J. J. Keller’s Sales Academy is a four-month program for motivated, competitive individuals seeking to build an inside sales career. The program combines a progressive curriculum, professional development, and practical sales experience. Sales Development Representatives engage new and existing customers by phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting. After successfully completing the Academy, associates are promoted 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. Associates follow a Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time schedule, totaling 40 hours per week, with no nights or weekends. The role uses Microsoft Teams for video meetings and internal communication, and J. J. Keller provides the computer equipment needed for the job. The work is performed primarily in an office or home-office environment and involves extended use of a personal computer. The posting lists first-year earnings of $54,000–$55,000 and post-Academy earnings of $55,000–$70,000, with base pay starting at $23.50 per hour plus a monthly performance incentive. It also states a compensation range of $55,000–$55,000, subject to factors such as experience and geographic location.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Confidence and clarity when presenting solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Strong aptitude for learning new systems.
- Ability to maintain a distraction-free, private home-office environment when working remotely.
- People-focused, energetic, goal-driven, curious, and coachable approach.
- Strong desire to advance in an inside sales career.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Motivation to exceed monthly sales quotas through cold calling and proactive outreach.
Responsibilities
- Engage new and existing customers by phone.
- Conduct cold calling and proactive prospecting to pursue new business opportunities.
- Present solutions clearly and work toward exceeding monthly sales quotas.
- Complete the four-month Sales Academy curriculum and practical experience.
- Use Microsoft Teams for video meetings and internal communication.
- 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 telehealth services nationwide.
- Free online workout programs.
- Supportive, people-friendly culture encouraging career growth and development.
- Company-provided computer equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
