Outside Sales Account Manager

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Outside Sales Account Manager

Fairfield, CT
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A growing service business with a people-focused sales team seeks an Outside Sales Account Manager in Westport, CT. Focus on relationship-based sales, client guidance, and earning potential with mentorship and training in a supportive environment.

Requirements

  • Work as a 1099 independent contractor
  • Reliable transportation for field visits
  • Able to work 3 days in Westport office
  • Willing to work most Saturdays
  • 2-6 years experience in sales or marketing

Qualifications

  • Strong people skills
  • Independent schedule management
  • Coachable and eager to learn
  • Comfortable with commission pay

Full job description

Outside Sales Account Manager – Westport, CT


A growing, people-focused sales team within an established service business is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to drive relationship-based sales in the Fairfield and New Haven, CT area. This is an opportunity to build your income quickly working with motivated inbound leads, in a supportive, consultative environment. If you love meeting people, take pride in guiding clients through important decisions, and want true control over your earnings, this role offers excellent growth and rewards.


Benefits & Compensation


  • Base salary of $60K as a 1099 independent contractor
  • Uncapped commission (20%/30% structure), with realistic potential to earn well into six figures first year
  • Path to double your base income within 6 months
  • Flexible split: approx. 60% office, 40% fieldwork
  • Dynamic, inclusive team with strong mentorship and training


Requirements & Qualifications


  • Must be able to work as a 1099 independent contractor (no W2, no benefits)
  • Reliable transportation necessary for field visits across Fairfield / New Haven, CT
  • Willing to work in the Westport, CT office about 3 days per week when not at appointments
  • Able to work most Saturdays (half day)
  • Comfortable with commission-based, uncapped variable pay
  • 2–6 years of professional experience, ideally including sales or marketing
  • Coachable and open to learning a defined, low-pressure sales process
  • Embraces a consultative approach — not a scripted or aggressive closer


Preferred Background & Skills


  • Strong people skills and a track record of building rapport quickly
  • Experience managing your own schedule and working independently
  • Early-career professionals from any sales or client-facing background encouraged to apply


Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Call and vet inbound, warm leads; schedule and complete onsite client visits
  • Guide clients through consultative, low-pressure conversations during face-to-face meetings
  • Close deals onsite when it’s the right fit — current team closes about 60% of meetings
  • Maintain a weekly cadence of 10+ appointments and consistent deal closures
  • Split time between the Westport office (about 60%) and field visits
  • Work a high-call-volume half-day on Saturdays
  • Accurately track activity and manage client relationships throughout the process


If you’re seeking an opportunity built on trust, mentorship, and unlimited earning potential, connect with us to learn more.

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