Direct Marketing Associate - Des Plaines, IL

Andersen Corporation/Renewal by Andersen; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account contributions

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan & contributions

Professional development & tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Environmentally conscious business decisions

Job summary

A leading home improvement company is seeking a Direct Marketing Associate in the greater Chicago area. The role involves generating highly qualified leads through door-to-door canvassing and requires strong verbal communication skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. This position offers a commission-based salary with potential earnings exceeding $80,000 in the first year, along with various benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Minimum age of 18 to be covered under company driving insurance policy.
• Reliable transportation to navigate through territory.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads while engaging in door-to-door campaigning.
• Represent Renewal by Andersen professionally.
• Utilize mapping program to keep records on information.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Goal-oriented and self-motivated

Able to navigate through multiple platforms on tablets

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our growing team of Chicago Area Direct Marketing Associates! Renewal by Andersen is the full-service replacement window division of Andersen Corporation. We are united by the common goal of making a difference in the lives of our homeowners and the communities we serve. We are looking for a Direct Marketing Associate in the greater Chicago area! Renewal by Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative Direct Marketing Associate to help perfect our customer’s experience in upgrading their homes. Want to join our team?

Compensation

This position earns uncapped commission in addition to base pay. Successful candidates are expected to earn over $80,000 on-target earnings (OTE) in the first year. Base pay starts at $20 an hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.

Purpose

This position is responsible for engaging in generating highly qualified leads by engaging in door-to-door canvassing. While doing so it is the responsibility of the canvasser to record accurate data regarding the information of prospective customers, and the targeted market area. Individuals in this role will be eligible for a base monthly driving incentive with variable mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• A culture that supports work-life balance
• An environment where collaboration is key
• Volunteer opportunities – on company time
• Environmentally conscious business decisions
• 10,000+ employees and career opportunities nationwide

Responsibilities

• Vigorously and diligently work to generate leads while engaging in door-to-door campaigning in assigned territory generating qualified sales opportunities as instructed by the Canvassing Program Manager
• Transport self to assigned territory and work independently to while representing Renewal by Andersen at all times with the utmost degree of professionalism.
• Utilize Renewal by Andersen mapping program, and business applications, to accurately keep records on house-to-house information and data tracking.
• Be courteous, neat, clean and in proper uniform with required municipality permitting at all times
• Attend company meetings as required.
• Communicate with Canvassing Program Manager ideas that can improve effectiveness of the canvassing program policies of Renewal by Andersen.
• Master Renewal by Andersen methodology, product, and current promotional offerings. Become a Signature Service expert

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record
• Minimum age of 18 to be covered under company driving insurance policy
• Reliable transportation to navigate through territory
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to navigate through multiple platforms on tablets
• Physically able to stand and walk 3 to 5 miles a day

Culture and Compliance

Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. We’re committed to making a difference through challenging ourselves each day, recognizing and rewarding success, taking pride in our work and honoring a legacy built on doing the right thing. There is great respect for life outside work so that you can bring your best self to work.

We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers’ expectations.

By applying to this job, I agree that I may be contacted at the number submitted, including by autodialed calls and texts, for informational and all other purposes by Renewal by Andersen, and its affiliated companies (collectively, “RbA”).

Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws