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Job Title: In-Person Sales Development Representative (Contract)
Pay Rate: $20–$21/hour (DOE)
Contract Length: 3-month W2 contract
Territory: Peru & Sterling, IL (must be local with a vehicle; 65-mile coverage radius)
About the Opportunity
Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a leading platform in hiring a Sales Development Representative for a contract field role. This individual will focus on small and rural markets, initiating relationships with local restaurants and small businesses to drive future partnerships. No deal-closing — just relationship-building, data gathering, and meeting setup.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-person visits to local merchants within your assigned territory
- Collect business insights and log data in CRM tools (Salesforce/HubSpot experience a plus)
- Identify potential objections and communicate findings
- Set follow-up appointments with the internal sales team
- Travel within a 60–80 mile radius (overnight stays may be required; reimbursed expenses)
- Manage your own territory schedule with provided leads
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of field sales or customer engagement experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter who is coachable and open to feedback
- Local to the assigned territory with reliable transportation
- Comfortable working in rural/small markets
- Tech-savvy; prior CRM experience strongly preferred
Additional Info:
- Ramp-up training period of 3–4 weeks
- Incentive program details to be confirmed with hiring manager
- Possibility of contract extension based on performance
Salary : $20 - $21