Membership Sales Representative

National Federation of Independent Business; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Training pay (performance-based)

Commission payouts

Uncapped earning potential

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) seeks a Membership Sales Representative to recruit small business owners in a hybrid field role. You'll deliver a concise 5-minute presentation, build rapport, handle objections, and close memberships in a single visit.

We value mission-driven, coachable professionals with grit and a hunger for growth. We'll provide training, a clear sales process, and uncapped earning potential, backed by comprehensive benefits and mileage reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Mission-driven and passionate about small business success.
• Self-starters with grit, resilience, and a strong work ethic.
• Coachable and willing to follow a proven sales process.
• Quick thinkers who adapt well in live conversations.
• Motivated by growth, learning, and performance-based rewards.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with small business owners through in-person prospecting (no appointment setting).
• Deliver NFIB's proven, 5-minute sales presentation with confidence, authenticity, and urgency.
• Build fast rapport and communicate NFIB's mission clearly and compellingly.
• Address objections and close membership enrollments in one visit.
• Process membership payments on the spot.

Skills

Mission-driven

Self-starter

Coachable

Quick thinker

Growth mindset

Job description

Overview

Do you believe small businesses are the heartbeat of your community?

Are you motivated by meaningful work and the chance to earn what you're worth?

Are you looking for a career where your effort directly supports entrepreneurs, job creators, and local economies?

At NFIB, your work fuels a mission bigger than any one sale: protecting and promoting the right of independent business owners to thrive.

Named one of Glassdoor's Top 50 Best Places to Work, NFIB offers a rare combination of mission, income potential, flexibility, and a values-driven culture. Whether you're an experienced sales professional or someone ready to channel your drive into a purpose-led career, we'll give you the tools, training, and support to succeed.

Why This Role Matters

Small business owners face real challenges - rising costs, regulation, uncertainty. As an NFIB Membership Sales Representative, you'll be the human connection that invites them into a national movement advocating on their behalf. Every conversation you have helps give small businesses a stronger voice at the state and federal level.

Think of this as a hybrid work environment where you're not tied to an office location. Instead, your office is the work area you serve. Approximately 95% of your time will be spent in the field within your local market, meeting face-to-face with small business owners and growing NFIB membership.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Engage directly with small business owners through in-person prospecting (no appointment setting)
• Deliver NFIB's proven, 5-minute sales presentation with confidence, authenticity, and urgency
• Build fast rapport and communicate NFIB's mission clearly and compellingly
• Address objections and close membership enrollments in one visit
• Process membership payments on the spot

This is a hunter/closer role with a clear, structured sales model and no account management after the sale - allowing you to stay focused on impact and results.

We're seeking people who are:

• Mission-driven and passionate about small business success
• Self-starters with grit, resilience, and a strong work ethic
• Coachable and willing to follow a proven sales process
• Quick thinkers who adapt well in live conversations
• Motivated by growth, learning, and performance-based rewards

Sales experience is helpful - but not required. Many of our top performers came from other fields and brought transferable skills, hustle, and heart.

What You'll Get

• W-2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and more) - eligible after 30 days
• Up to 13 weeks of performance-based training pay (1,000/week or commission, whichever is greater)
• Weekly commission payouts plus monthly and quarterly bonuses
• Uncapped earning potential (straight commission)
• Average annual compensation: $80,000-$200,000
• 40% of the sales force earns six figures; top 10% exceed 200K
• Monthly mileage reimbursement

Who We Are

For over 80 years, NFIB has been the Voice of Small Business in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan, member-driven organization and the most trusted advocate for free enterprise.

Our members don't just join an organization—they join a movement that shapes public policy, protects entrepreneurship, and strengthens communities nationwide.

A career with NFIB means more than sales. It means standing up for people who take risks, create jobs, and keep communities alive.

If you're ready to do work that matters - while building a rewarding, high-income career, we'd love to meet you.

Learn more about our culture and careers at www.nfib.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer