Entry Level Direct Sales Representative
The Entry Level Direct Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for independently managing and growing a sales territory by building relationships with small to medium-sized business owners and decision-makers. This role involves cold calling, in-person client meetings, and delivering tailored insurance solutions, with a strong emphasis on autonomy, self-motivation, and leadership in driving personal sales success.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Insurance (Supplemental Insurance).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Entry Level Direct Sales Representative in Easley, SC. This outside territory sales role is best for self-motivated candidates who want autonomy, training, and the opportunity to build a book of business selling supplemental insurance products.
- Estimated pay: $48,137 per year (estimated)
- Location: Easley, SC (onsite / territory-based)
- Employment type: Full-time
What You’ll Do
You will manage your assigned territory with a high degree of autonomy, building relationships with small and medium-sized business owners and decision‑makers to present customized supplemental insurance solutions.
- Manage and develop your sales territory with full autonomy
- Prospect through cold calling and in‑person meetings
- Deliver product presentations to business owners, benefits managers, and employee groups (up to 50–100+)
- Identify client needs and propose tailored insurance solutions
- Build and maintain your own book of business
- Set and track personal sales goals and submit daily activity metrics
- Coordinate with your sales manager on targets, follow-ups, and schedules
Why This Role (Benefits & Compensation Highlights)
- Virtual classroom and hands‑on territory training
- Weekly draw pay with bonuses and commission eligibility from the start
- Quarterly and annual incentive trips, cash bonuses, and stock share bonuses
- Licensing reimbursement for Health & Life producer license (if not already licensed)
- Career advancement, professional development, and leadership training
- Greater schedule flexibility as your book of business grows
- Collaborative, supportive culture with driven peers
Qualifications
- Already licensed in Health & Life general lines, or willing and able to obtain the Health & Life producer license (licensing reimbursement offered)
- Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 4 years of professional (post‑high‑school) work experience. Candidates within 6 months of degree completion or those with relevant outside sales experience may be considered
- Self‑starter with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Comfortable with cold calling, in‑person selling, and group presentations
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel within assigned territory
Key Skills & Keywords (for search / matching)
- Entry level sales Easley SC
- Territory sales associate
- Outside sales representative
- Supplemental insurance sales
- Health & Life license
- Cold calling and in‑person presentations
Additional Details
This is an outside sales position requiring regular face‑to‑face interaction with business owners, HR/benefits managers, and employee groups. Confidential Client provides resources and training, but this role rewards independence, initiative, and consistent activity.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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