Outside Sales Representative – Chicago & Chicagoland

Full-Time | Base Salary ($65,000) + Uncapped Commission | Field-Based B2B Sales Nelbud is looking for a driven Outside Sales Representative to grow new business throughout Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area. This is a true hunter sales role for someone who enjoys prospecting, getting in front of customers, building relationships, and closing new business. You’ll own the front end of the sales cycle, developing new commercial customers for Nelbud’s fire protection, kitchen exhaust cleaning, grease management, and related facility services. If you’re energized by building your own pipeline, winning new accounts, and having your earnings directly tied to your performance, we want to talk to you. What You’ll Do Prospect and develop new B2B customers throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbsBuild your own pipeline through cold outreach, in-person prospecting, referrals, networking, and other business-development activitiesMeet with business owners, facility managers, operations leaders, and other decision-makersConduct site visits and identify customer needsPresent customized service solutionsPrepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and close new businessMaintain consistent follow-up throughout the sales processPartner with operations and technical teams to ensure a smooth customer handoffTrack sales activity, pipeline, and performance in CRM systems What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. 1+ year of B2B outside sales or new business development experience preferredProven ability to prospect, cold call, and generate new businessComfortable with in-person, field-based sellingStrong communication, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated and comfortable managing an independent territoryExperience with Salesforce or another CRM preferredValid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland territory Experience selling commercial services, fire protection, HVAC, facility services, construction, mechanical services, industrial services, restoration, building maintenance, or other B2B solutions is a plus. Compensation & Benefits $65,000 base salaryUncapped commission with $100,000+ earning potentialPerformance-based bonus opportunitiesMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysSupport from experienced operations and technical teamsCareer growth opportunities Why Nelbud? For more than 40 years, Nelbud has helped businesses protect their people, property, and facilities through fire protection, kitchen exhaust cleaning, grease management, and related commercial services. This role gives you the opportunity to build a territory, develop your own book of business, and directly influence your earnings and growth.