Outside Sales Representative
About the role
Join Empire Today, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers, as an Outside Sales Consultant. Meet face-to-face with customers in their homes to help them find the best flooring products for their needs. Work with hot leads generally within a 1-hour radius—customers have already called Empire requesting an in-home flooring estimate. Leverage the strength of a well-known brand to generate additional income through referrals and prospecting.
This is a 100% commission-based role with uncapped earning potential, including commission bonuses and incentives. Outside Sales Consultants on average earn $50k - $70k in their first year, with top performers earning well over $100k.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home flooring estimates for pre-qualified leads.
- Generate a minimum of 2 self-generated installed sales per month, which pay at higher commissions.
- Attend sales meetings and training sessions, both in-person and virtually.
- Maintain availability for evening and weekend appointments.
- Deliver excellent customer service using electronic tablets and measuring devices during sales presentations.
- Present professionally in Empire-branded apparel.
- Drive locally to meet customers in their homes, using a vehicle with room for flooring sample boards.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and a vehicle with space for flooring sample boards.
- Ability to meet sales targets, including a minimum of 2 self-generated installed sales per month.
- Availability for evening and weekend appointments.
- Professional presentation, including wearing Empire-branded apparel.
- Comfort using electronic tablets and measuring devices for sales presentations.
- Direct Seller Contract.
Benefits
- Uncapped commissions, paid weekly.
- Paid training for new employee consultants.
- Access to Direct Seller Perks, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options (offered through unaffiliated third parties).
- Company apparel stipend.
- Toolkit to help develop community-based sales.
- Growth opportunities within a nationwide business.
- Multiple schedule options.
Pay
100% commission-based role with uncapped earning potential. Average first-year earnings range from $50k - $70k, with top performers earning well over $100k. Higher commissions paid for self-generated installed sales.