Entry Level Outside Sales Consultant
This entry-level outside sales consultant role involves direct engagement with small and medium-sized businesses to promote supplemental insurance solutions. The position requires managing a sales territory, building client relationships, and delivering both one-on-one and group presentations, supported by comprehensive training and performance-based incentives. It offers autonomy in scheduling and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, results-driven environment.
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 & Financial Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level, territory-based outside sales role focused on introducing supplemental insurance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and their employees in and around Independence, KY. You’ll receive structured classroom and field training, use a customized Salesforce CRM, and own your schedule and pipeline while collaborating with a sales manager and team.
- Estimated salary: $82,294 per year (estimated)
- Territory selling of supplemental health & life insurance products
- Mix of one-on-one meetings with business decision-makers and group presentations (50–100+ attendees)
- Use Salesforce CRM to research leads, track activity, and grow your client portfolio
- Manage inbound inquiries via phone, email, and text; schedule and follow up on meetings
- Make regular in-person visits to local businesses, develop referral relationships, and re-service existing clients
- Attend team meetings and coaching calls; set and pursue monthly/quarterly sales targets
- Record daily activity and sales metrics
Core Responsibilities
- Work your assigned territory to identify and qualify new business opportunities using Salesforce CRM
- Prospect, present, and close supplemental insurance solutions to employers and employees
- Schedule and conduct meetings and group enrollments; present confidently to audiences of varying sizes
- Maintain accurate pipeline and activity records; submit weekly schedules to your manager
- Collaborate with your sales manager on goals, territory planning, and performance improvement
- Provide prompt responses to client communications and follow up on referral leads
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to pass a high-level pre-employment background check
- Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in your resident state OR willingness to obtain (training provided at no cost; state licensing fee reimbursement available)
- Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 4 years post–high-school work experience (candidates within six months of degree completion or with strong sales/athletic backgrounds will be considered)
- Self-motivated, coachable, and comfortable presenting to small groups and larger audiences
- Strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable using CRM tools (Salesforce experience is a plus) and tracking daily metrics
Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly draw option plus uncapped commission structure (short sales cycle)
- Monthly cash sales bonuses, quarterly stock-share bonuses, incentive trips, and vested renewal commissions
- Comprehensive classroom and on-the-job field training
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days of employment
- Performance-based promotions and leadership development tracks
- Continuing professional development and advanced sales training
- Flexible, results-driven schedule with autonomy over territory activities
- A collaborative, competitive, and achievement-oriented culture
Why This Role
This position is ideal for goal-oriented, ambitious candidates who want a fast-paced sales environment, structured training, and clear pathways for advancement. If you’re energized by building relationships, enjoy public speaking, and want to control your income through performance, this role offers strong upside and career growth.
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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