Business Sales Representative

ADT; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

ADT’s sales team is at the heart of protecting lives and businesses nationwide. You will visit small business customers, demonstrate our security and smart solutions, and tailor options to their needs.

As a field-based advisor, you’ll build trust, explain products, and close deals with integrity, while developing new leads and maintaining long-term relationships for repeat referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to travel within a designated territory using your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; additional licensing may be needed based on location.
• Comfortable using technology to stay organized, efficient, and accountable in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with an entrepreneurial mindset; you thrive on uncovering new leads and closing deals that deliver real value.
• Strong communicator and natural relationship builder, able to consult with customers, understand their needs, and guide them to the right solution.
• Adaptable and flexible; you excel in dynamic environments and enjoy learning new systems and approaches.
• Consumer sales experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Listen and build trust with small business owners to act as a trusted advisor.
• Customize each security system to fit the business layout and needs.
• Conduct post-installation follow-ups to confirm commitments and strengthen relationships.
• Cultivate new business opportunities by identifying and generating leads within your territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Willing to travel

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Overview

ADT has been in the business of helping save lives since 1874. As the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S., we help protect and connect families, businesses and larger commercial customer every day. Our continuous innovation, advanced technology and strategic partnerships deliver products and services that help protect life and valuables, whether at home, your business or on the go. And as times change, so do we. Above all, our mission is clear: we help save lives for a living. Looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Join our team today and put purpose behind your paycheck. #WeAreADT

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Company Overview

ADT has been in the business of helping save lives since 1874. As the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S., we help protect and connect families, businesses and larger commercial customer every day. Our continuous innovation, advanced technology and strategic partnerships deliver products and services that help protect life and valuables, whether at home, your business or on the go. And as times change, so do we. Above all, our mission is clear: we help save lives for a living. Looking for a career where you can make a real impact? Join our team today and put purpose behind your paycheck. #WeAreADT

Check out more about life at ADT here.

What you should know about our team

At ADT, our Sales team is at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just selling security systems, we’re helping protect what matters most. Whether it’s a family home or a small business, our sales professionals are trusted advisors who bring peace of mind to customers across the country.

What you will do

You’ll use your strong communication and creative problem-solving skills to demonstrate the value of our innovative security and smart business solutions to small business customers while explaining our products and services in depth and recommending the right options for their needs. You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, partnering closely with business owners, decision-makers, and teammates. This role involves providing tailored solutions by visiting customers at their businesses. You will:

• Listen and build trust: By showing up with integrity, empathy, and expertise, you’ll become a reliable advisor small business owners can count on throughout the sales process and beyond.
• Customize each system to fit the business’s layout, operations, and security needs, combining security, automation, and life-safety technology in ways that support how they work.
• Conduct post-installation follow-ups with customers to confirm commitments were fulfilled and strengthen long-term relationships and referrals.
• Cultivate new business opportunities: identify and generate new small business leads within your territory to maximize outreach and growth.

What you need to be successful

We’re looking for self‑motivated, tech‑savvy individuals who are passionate about helping others and driven to succeed. If you thrive on connection, enjoy solving problems, and want to make a real impact while growing your career, you’ll fit right in.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to travel within a designated territory using your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; additional licensing may be needed based on location.
• Comfortable using technology to stay organized, efficient, and accountable in a fast‑paced sales environment.
• Self‑motivated and results‑driven, with an entrepreneurial mindset; you thrive on uncovering new leads and closing deals that deliver real value.
• Strong communicator and natural relationship builder, able to consult with customers, understand their needs, and guide them to the right solution.
• Adaptable and flexible; you excel in dynamic environments and enjoy learning new systems and approaches.
• Consumer sales experience is preferred but not required.

How ADT invests in you

Compensation: Unlimited earning potential with uncapped commissions. Based upon performance, new sales advisors can expect to earn $85,000, while experienced sales advisors can earn over $150,000.

Additional Pay: We equip you with specialized training and the tools you need to meet your financial goals. For your first 8 weeks of training, you’ll earn up to $4,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Short- and long‑term disability, life insurance, and well‑being programs
• Paid time off
• Culture of professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate you and your customers’ needs
• Click here to view our full benefit offerings.

Why you’ll love working here

• We boldly shape the future, embracing change, taking smart risks, and continuously improving to create the best experiences.
• We lead by taking ownership, empowering you to make decisions, solve problems proactively, and support each other with empathy.
• We elevate to serve a greater purpose, going above and beyond to earn trust, celebrate wins, and value every perspective.
• We unite and win together, fostering teamwork, breaking down silos, and achieving shared goals through inclusivity and collaboration.

Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

In the event a position is commission-based, compensation is solely based on the individual’s sales volume. This applies only to commission roles.

Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.