Commercial Sales Representative
About the Role
The CBS Sales Executive (CBS SE) is a highly motivated, hunter-style sales professional responsible for driving new business growth in a productive, sales-focused environment. This position manages the full sales cycle, from lead generation and prospecting through proposal development and closing. The CBS Sales Executive will build and grow a client base, develop recurring revenue opportunities, and identify additional facility service needs. This role also identifies and passes qualified Janitorial Services leads to the appropriate Sales Executive.
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify potential clients, leads, and referrals that result in new monthly sales
- Develop and maintain a strong base of clients for recurring and future sales opportunities
- Generate new business through field prospecting, marketing calls, networking, referrals, and other lead-generation activities
- Initiate the sales process by scheduling appointments, identifying account requirements, and conducting initial presentations
- Build rapport with prospective clients, explain service capabilities, overcome objections, prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close sales
- Maintain consistent follow-up throughout the sales process
- Conduct a minimum of 20 hours of field prospecting each week
- Complete a minimum of 200 marketing calls each week
- Present customized facility service solutions based on each client's needs
- Identify and pass qualified Janitorial Services opportunities to the appropriate Sales Executive
- Utilize and manage the customer relationship management (CRM) system to maintain accurate client, prospect, activity, and lead information
- Maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere when communicating with clients, contractors, coworkers, and supervisors
- Perform other duties as assigned
Performance Metrics
- Present 20 or more proposals each month
- Sell 10 or more new clients each month
- Pass at least one qualified Janitorial Services lead each month
- Achieve an annual sales goal of $720,000 in revenue
- Maintain accurate and consistent CRM activity
- Meet weekly field prospecting and marketing-call expectations
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Two to three years of successful B2B sales experience preferred
- Proven history of generating new business and meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Strong hunter-style sales acumen
- Goal-driven, competitive, self-motivated, and comfortable prospecting for new business
- Prior professional sales training, such as Sandler, Dale Carnegie, or a similar program, is preferred
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-up habits
- Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop effective solutions
- Ability to manage multiple prospects, proposals, and follow-up activities at one time
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications
- Experience using CRM systems, including Salesforce or a similar platform
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 30 pounds
- Ability to walk indoors and outdoors for multiple hours per day
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned sales territory
- Ability to conduct in-person prospecting and client meetings in a variety of commercial environments
Pay
- Starting base salary of $55,000 annually
- Uncapped commission opportunities
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Monthly vehicle allowance of up to $500
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- Travel reimbursement, when applicable
High-performing Sales Executives have the opportunity to earn a six-figure annual income. Total earnings are directly tied to the Sales Executive's ability to generate new business, close opportunities, build client relationships, and grow recurring revenue.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Unlimited paid time off
- Monthly vehicle allowance of up to $500
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- Travel reimbursement
- Bonus opportunities
- Uncapped commission opportunities
- Paid time to support charities and community organizations
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Weekends as needed
Why Join Us
- Competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure
- Six-figure earning potential for successful, high-performing Sales Executives
- Established brand and proven recurring-revenue business model
- Comprehensive sales training and ongoing leadership support
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- Collaborative, fast-paced culture focused on continual learning and professional development