Entry Level Sales Representative

UniFirst; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commissions

Car allowance + fuel card

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a high-performing B2B Sales Representative to drive growth in an assigned territory. You will prospect, present, and close complex contracts while building lasting relationships with business clients.

The role emphasizes prospecting, closing multi-year service agreements, and collaborating with service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing customer success.

Qualifications

• 0–2+ years of B2B sales experience in the specified field or similar industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and managing a full sales cycle.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills; willing to receive coaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads within a defined territory through cold calls, networking, referrals, and in-person visits.
• Conduct on-site assessments and presentations for uniform rental and facility services.
• Develop tailored proposals and close multi-year service agreements.
• Maintain and update CRM with accurate client information and activity.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
• Collaborate with service and operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding of customers.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Negotiation

Closing Skills

Self-motivated

Driver's License

Coaching receptiveness

CRM familiarity

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

At UniFirst, weâre a global leader in uniform rental and facility service solutions for businesses across industries - from manufacturing and food processing to healthcare and hospitality. With a reputation for superior service and long-term customer partnerships, every uniform, product, and service we offer comes with integrity, commitment, and hard work. Come join a team that always delivers!

Why Join Us?

• Sell essential, recession-resistant services
• Represent a trusted brand with high customer retention

• Be part of a supportive sales team that offers consistent 1:1 coaching, ongoing sales learning, and real growth opportunities

  Position Summary

  Weâre seeking a high-performing B2B Sales Representative to drive new business growth in an assigned territory. The ideal candidate thrives on prospecting, closing complex contracts, and building long-term relationships with business clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads across a defined territory through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person visits
• Conduct on-site assessments and presentations for uniform rental, floor care, restroom, and facility service programs
• Develop tailored proposals and close multi-year service agreements
• Maintain and update CRM with accurate client information and activity
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas
• Collaborate with service and operations teams to ensure seamless customer onboarding

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + monthly uncapped commissions and quarterly bonuses - Total 1st year compensation (including commission) can range from $67,000-120,000.
• Monthly car allowance and fuel card
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities into Sales management or National Accounts
  

Qualifications

What Weâre Looking For:

• 0-2+ years of B2B sales experience (uniform rental, industrial supply, waste management, safety gear, or janitorial services preferred)
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing a full sales cycle
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Willingness to take coaching and feedback
• Valid driverâs license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle
  • Individuals who drive their personal vehicles for business purposes will be required to comply with minimum auto insurance requirements per UniFirst's standards

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.