Requisition #: 13178
Functional Area: Inside Sales; Account Management; Marketing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Options: Remote / Work from Home in the US #LI-Remote
Work Hours: Standard Business Hours
J. J. Keller Sales Academy
Are you a recent college grad or experienced professional seeking to transition into sales? Are you looking to work consistent hours, make good money, and have fun while you’re doing it? If so, now is your chance to join J. J. Keller’s Sales Academy. We are seeking people focused, energetic, goal-driven individuals who have a passion for helping others. Our nationwide customers rely on us to help protect people and the businesses they run.
As a Sales Development Representative in the Sales Academy program, you’ll learn our business from the ground up with exposure to our full range of products and services. This role utilizes an outbound calling approach and spends most of the time on the phone.
You’ll receive the training and development you need to define the sales career you want to be an elite sales associate and be provided the opportunity to advance your sales career while working from your home. You’ll be rewarded with a compensation of $44,000 annually with an additional annual incentive of $3,000 earned from fun sales contests and a variety of recognition programs. We also provide a graduation bonus of $2,500 following the completion of this program. The impact of this role within the organization is of great magnitude, as this position is critical to the future growth and profitability of J. J. Keller.
How You’ll Succeed at J. J. Keller
- Actively participate in Sales Academy program which includes a combination of learning opportunities and application of skills.
- Uncover customer needs and place products/services for follow-up by a Sales Representative. Schedule follow-up appointment for the Sales Representative as appropriate.
- Sell assigned products/services as assigned using an outbound calling approach.
- Qualify accounts as needed to determine sales opportunities and identify additional contacts/buyers. If an opportunity is identified for another sales area, take appropriate action to forward the lead.
- Organize and manage leads to capitalize on placement and sales opportunities and ensure all leads are contacted based on the cycle criteria.
- Service all customers, internal and external, in a professional manner. Resolve customer service problems to the mutual satisfaction of both the company and the customer.
- Accurately complete and process documentation related to customer transactions.
The Skills & Background We’re Seeking
- Customer interaction experience (such as sales support, retail sales, hospitality, food service, customer service, etc.)
- High School degree or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
- Articulate, personable, conversational
- Ability to apply a scripted call process
- Acceptance and application of coaching
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
- Guaranteed Hourly Base Pay + Monthly Incentive Program
- 40-Hour Work Week, Monday through Friday
- Annual Reviews and Pay Raises
- 401(k) with Employer Match + Annual Profit Sharing
- 17 Days Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Free Onsite Wellness Clinic for those associates near our corporate office + free telehealth coverage for all associates regardless of where you live
#LI-Remote
Physical Requirements
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to offsite offices, customer sites and/or industry and training events may also be required.
We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™
Every associate at J. J. Keller makes a difference by creating safer, more respectful workplaces. Whether serving our customers directly with expertise in safety and regulatory compliance or supporting the business with specialized skills, together we contribute to better workplaces for people across North America.
J. J. Keller History: November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Click HERE to take a tour through three generations of this family-owned business – from our founding as a one-man consulting firm through decades of delivering on our purpose of protecting people and the businesses they run.
J. J. Keller Career Stories: Click HERE to hear from our associates about what they have to say about life as an associate at J. J. Keller.
J. J. Keller Earns 7th Great Place to Work Certification™: Click HERE to find out what makes J. J. Keller great.
J. J. Keller Certified as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in America: Click HERE to find out why our associates LOVE working at J. J. Keller.
2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation: Click HERE to learn more about this prestigious recognition.
J. J. Keller provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, etc. The compensation range for this role is $49,000.00 to $55,000.00 which varies depending on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience and geographic location. Note that J. J. Keller is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.
If you experience system-related issues or need assistance with the online application, please call (920) 720-7700.
Professional Referral Program: Not the right role for you, but know someone who could be a great fit? Click HERE to refer them to us through our Professional Referral Programand you will earn a cash payment if your referral is hired.
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh
Job Segment: Inside Sales, Telemarketing, Retail Sales, Compliance, Sales, Retail, Legal
