About this role
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition #: 20741</strong><br><strong>Functional Area:</strong> Inside Sales; Account Management; Marketing<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><strong>Work Options:</strong> In Office at Location Specified Above #LI-Onsite<br><strong>Work Hours:</strong> 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CDT)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Inside Sales Representative (Sales Academy)</b></H2> </div><div><div> <p>Our Sales Academy is a 4-month, <strong>on-site program at our Corporate Campus in Neenah, WI</strong>. It features a progressive curriculum, structured professional development plan, and balanced practical experience, and is designed for motivated and competitive individuals eager to take their sales careers to the next level.</p> <p>Sales Development Representatives in the Sales Academy will engage new and existing customers over the phone through cold calling and proactive prospecting. We are seeking people-focused, energetic, goal-driven, curious, and coachable individuals with a strong desire to advance in an inside sales career. Upon successful completion, you will be promoted into a direct sales position where you’ll have the necessary foundation to grow your career.</p> <p><strong>After completing the program, associates have the flexibility to transition to a fully remote work environment within the U.S. or continue working on-site at our Corporate Campus in Neenah, WI, based on their preference.</strong></p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ideal Candidate:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><b>Hunter Mentality:</b> Driven to seek out and secure new business opportunities through cold calling and proactive outreach, motivated to exceed monthly sales quotas. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><b>Communication Skills:</b> Confident and clear when presenting solutions.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><b>Education:</b> High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><b>Technology:</b> Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and strong aptitude to learn new systems.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Environment:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><strong>Work/Life Balance:</strong> Adhere to a Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm CDT, 40-hour workweek, with no nights or weekends. Enjoy a predictable schedule and organized work routine.</li> <li> <div><strong>Work Location:</strong> The 4-month Sales Academy is 100% on-site at our Corporate Campus in Neenah, WI. Upon successful completion, associates may choose to continue working on-site or transition to a fully remote, work-from-home arrangement within the U.S., based on their preference.</div> </li> <li> <div><strong>Private Work Environment (Remote Associates):</strong> For those who transition to a remote work arrangement, it’s essential to maintain a distraction-free, private work environment. J. J. Keller will provide the necessary computer equipment for you to fulfill your role.</div> </li> <li> <div><strong>“Camera On” Culture (Remote Associates):</strong> For remote associates, meetings and internal collaboration are conducted via Microsoft Teams with video enabled to support engagement and connection.</div> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits & Compensation:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Earnings:</strong> $54,000 to $55,000 first year, $55,000 to $70,000 post-Academy. (starting at $23.50 per hour base pay + monthly performance incentive)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Work/Life Balance:</strong> Enjoy a structured 40-hour work week, Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm CST.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Paid Time Off:</strong> 17 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Retirement:</strong> 401(k) with company match and annual profit-sharing.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Bonuses:</strong> Quarterly bonuses based on company profitability.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Health Coverage:</strong> Medical, dental, vision insurance</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Wellness:</strong> Free onsite wellness clinic (for those near the office), free telehealth services (nationwide), and free online workout programs.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Culture:</strong> Supportive, people-friendly culture encouraging career growth and development.</span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p>Work is performed primarily in a standard office <b>or home office </b>environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. </p> </div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><strong>We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Every associate at J. J. Keller makes<span style="color:black"> 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.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#131313">J. J. Keller History:</span></strong><span style="color:#131313"> November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. 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