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 offers a progressive curriculum, professional development plan, and practical sales experience for motivated individuals beginning or advancing an inside sales career. Representatives engage new and existing customers by phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting. Upon successful completion of the Academy, representatives are promoted into a direct sales position. The position may be performed fully remotely from a dedicated home office in the United States or on-site at the company’s Corporate Campus in Neenah, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, for a 40-hour workweek, with no nights or weekends. Employees must maintain a private, distraction-free work environment. J. J. Keller provides the computer equipment needed for the role, and Microsoft Teams video is used for meetings and internal interactions. The posting lists 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 a monthly performance incentive. It also lists a compensation range of $55,000 to $55,000, varying based on factors such as experience and location. J. J. Keller is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present solutions confidently and clearly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Strong aptitude for learning new systems.
- Ability to maintain a private, distraction-free work environment for remote work.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- People-focused, energetic, goal-driven, curious, and coachable approach.
- Hunter mentality and motivation to exceed monthly sales quotas.
- Desire to advance in an inside sales career.
Responsibilities
- Engage new and existing customers over the phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting.
- Seek out and secure new business opportunities and work toward exceeding monthly sales quotas.
- Present solutions clearly and confidently.
- Complete the four-month Sales Academy program and, upon successful completion, 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 employees near the office.
- Free nationwide telehealth services.
- Free online workout programs.
- Supportive, people-friendly culture encouraging career growth and development.
- Monthly performance incentive.
- Professional referral program with a cash payment if a referral is hired.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
