Entry Level Outside Sales

ADP • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

ADP is hiring an entry-level sales representative to sell Small Business Services within an assigned geographic territory, targeting businesses with 1–49 employees. The representative identifies and signs new clients for payroll, tax, human resources, benefits, and related solutions, and sells additional services to existing clients. The role involves cultivating relationships, setting appointments, gathering leads from established business partners, assessing client and prospect needs, presenting appropriate ADP solutions, and spending time in the field closing business. ADP provides sales training and sales technology to support success; prior sales experience is not required. The position offers uncapped commissions, incentive trips, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Positive, persistent self-starter with the ability to cold call and manage time effectively.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and professionally in writing, in person, and over the phone.
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improving how work is done.
• Comfort using modern digital tools and platforms, including AI; ability to adopt new technology quickly, use data to inform decisions, and explore ways to improve productivity and results.
• A college degree is not required.
• One to two years of prior work experience or internships in retail, marketing, business development, food service, insurance sales, or another relevant industry, or military experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior quota-carrying experience.
• Ability to build a network successfully and use social media effectively for sales.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively with teams in the assigned geography to close sales, win business, and meet sales goals.
• Implement a sales strategy aimed at decision-makers and business owners to build a network and capture new business.
• Identify and sign new clients for payroll, tax, human resources, benefits, and other solutions.
• Cultivate additional business within existing accounts by selling additional ADP solutions.
• Cultivate relationships, set appointments, and gather leads from established business partners.
• Assess client and prospect needs and present appropriate ADP solutions.
• Spend time in the field closing business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and ADP ambassador to clients, internal partners, and the broader network while maintaining ethical standards.

Benefits

• Uncapped commissions.
• Incentive trips.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Sales training, ongoing training, development, and mentorship.
• Benefits available starting on Day 1.
• Resources and flexibility to help integrate work and personal life.
• Company-paid time off for volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed