Field Membership Growth Specialist

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NFIB is hiring an Elite Outside Sales Advocate to grow small business membership, spending ~95% of time in the field within your local market. The role combines selling memberships with advocacy, in a hybrid work setting that rewards face-to-face engagement with business owners.

Top performers earn uncapped commissions, with training paid and full benefits. If you’re a high-energy closer or pivoting to sales, NFIB provides best-in-class training and a self-directed schedule that respects your

Qualifications

• Professional Perseverance: You see "no" as a step toward "yes" and thrive under pressure.
• Strategic Adaptability: You are quick-witted and able to overcome objections with ease.
• Transferable Excellence: We value results over resumes across diverse backgrounds.
• Technical Savvy: Intermediate skills to manage our digital sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting: Conduct in-person cold calls to meet small business owners (no appointment setting).
• The NFIB Presentation: Master and deliver our success-proven, 5-minute verbatim sales presentation.
• The Close: Use an assumptive one-call close to enroll new members and process payments on the spot.
• Advocacy: Educate owners on how NFIB protects their rights in Washington, D.C., and your state capital.

Skills

Professional Perseverance

Strategic Adaptability

Transferable Excellence

Technical Savvy

Job description

NFIB is hiring an Elite Outside Sales Advocate to grow small business membership, spending ~95% of time in the field within your local market. The role combines selling memberships with advocacy, in a hybrid work setting that rewards face-to-face engagement with business owners.

Top performers earn uncapped commissions, with training paid and full benefits. If you’re a high-energy closer or pivoting to sales, NFIB provides best-in-class training and a self-directed schedule that respects your