Solutions Consultant (Outside Sales)
The Solutions Consultant (Outside Sales) at Confidential Client is a field-based sales role focused on building relationships with local business owners to offer comprehensive business management solutions including payment processing, payroll, and digital marketing services. This performance-driven position offers uncapped earning potential through recurring residuals and requires strong communication, entrepreneurial spirit, and self-motivation to develop and manage a personal sales territory.
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, Financial Services (Payments & Merchant Services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client empowers local small- and mid-sized businesses with best-in-class operations and growth tools. Their suite includes payment and payroll solutions, business websites and social media support, lending and merchant capital, and merchant-facing support tools that help owners streamline operations, increase revenue, and reduce costs.
Role Overview
This field-based Outside Sales role is built for relationship-driven people who want to build recurring income through direct sales to local businesses.
- Meet business owners face-to-face to assess needs and present tailored solutions.
- Sell payment processing, payroll, websites & social media management, business lending/capital, customer financing, and merchant support tools.
- Build and manage a portfolio of merchant clients; earn recurring production residuals as merchants continue using services.
- Work independently to create your own schedule and develop territory coverage based on your location.
Employment arrangement: 1099 contractor or full-time employee (classification depends on your state).
Compensation model: 100% performance-based (no base salary). This role rewards production and portfolio growth with uncapped upside.
Compensation & What to Expect Financially
- This role is commission and residual-driven — you build compounding monthly income as your portfolio grows.
- Many top performers earn well in excess of six figures over time; earnings are tied to production and client adoption.
- Typical timelines:
- Many new Consultants close their first deals within 1–2 weeks.
- Payouts and residuals begin as soon as merchants start processing.
- It generally takes roughly 3–6 months to build recurring monthly residuals sufficient to replace typical household expenses (varies by individual).
- Candidates should have a financial plan (savings or other support) for the initial ramp period.
- Note for experienced candidates: an existing portfolio of merchant relationships can generate production payouts immediately.
Qualifications & Ideal Profile
We value attitude and hustle more than a polished resume.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (completed or graduating soon) or equivalent professional experience.
- Mindset: Highly self-motivated, competitive, resilient to rejection, and entrepreneurial.
- Skills: Strong communicator, adept at relationship-building, and a practical problem-solver.
- Logistics: Reliable transportation and willingness to spend most workdays meeting local businesses in-person.
- Preparation: A realistic financial plan to support yourself during the initial portfolio-building months.
What You’ll Receive (Benefits & Growth)
- Uncapped upfront commissions and monthly residuals with potential for long-term residual coverage on qualifying production.
- Comprehensive onboarding and sales training, plus ongoing 1:1 mentorship and full marketing resources.
- Flexibility and autonomy to build your own territory and schedule.
- Health perks including access to unlimited virtual doctor visits and discounted prescription coverage.
- Merit-based advancement pathways into Senior Solutions Consultant, Team Leader, Sales Director, Regional Leadership, and VP roles.
Overview of Hiring Process
We move quickly and transparently:
- Initial Phone Call Interview — brief conversation about background, goals, and role structure.
- Final Interview — detailed discussion covering solutions, field scenarios, and territory potential.
- Offer & Onboarding — receive offer and immediate access to training, sales assets, and leadership support.
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.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
Negotiate a higher salary! Check the salary ranges for this job type in your area.
View My Salary Range