Outbound Sales Consultant - Chicago, IL

Nadel; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Annual Presidents Club Weekend for Top Performers

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401k

Job summary

A leading branded merchandise company is seeking an Outbound Sales Consultant in Chicago. This position offers uncapped commission earnings from $52,000 to $150,000. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of sales experience, strong skills in prospecting and cold calling, as well as excellent communication skills. Join their dynamic team focused on sales growth and innovation within a supportive community. Hybrid flexibility may be available in the future.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience required.
• Ability to land meetings and close new business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth for Nadel’s US expansion.
• Build a book of branded merchandise clients.
• Generate leads through various channels.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Cold calling

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Role Summary

As an Outbound Sales Consultant ("Branding Consultant") at Nadel, you will be a self-starter, problem-solver, and successful in combining technology and data into best‑in‑class outcomes. You will drive meaningful sales growth for Nadel’s US expansion. You will have the freedom to innovate and the support to succeed within an environment that focuses on winning together and building a strong community. If you are a maverick with an entrepreneurial spirit, Nadel is the place where you can thrive.

Location

This role is in‑person out of our Chicago, IL office with the potential for future hybrid flexibility.

Compensation

Uncapped, fully commissioned structure with high earning potential. ($52,000 - $150,000)

About Nadel

Nadel is a global leader in targeted, high‑impact branded merchandise. Founded in 1953, Nadel offers a connected team of experts who deeply understand every aspect of branded merchandise ideation, creation, and delivery. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Nadel has a presence across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and beyond. With a strong commitment to sustainable business practices, Nadel continues to drive positive environmental change and raise the bar across the industry. For more information, please visit nadel.com.

What You Will Do

• Build your own book of branded merchandise, corporate gifting, and promotional clients.
• Showcase outstanding company and product knowledge while providing exceptional service.
• Track and manage your business pipeline effectively.
• Manage your time effectively to balance sales and customer service with prospects and new clients.
• Build target prospect lists based on industry, company size, number of employees, and other key metrics.
• Generate leads through various channels, conduct research, network, leverage social media, and engage in email and cold calling to discover and develop new business.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities through understanding the needs, challenges, and goals of prospects to qualify them effectively.
• Create and execute sales action plans with clear strategies, objectives, and targets to increase revenue and aggressively acquire new accounts.
• Design and develop online company stores, award programs, incentive programs, and premium gift ideas that meet client needs.
• Meet and exceed monthly metrics and quarterly sales goals.
• Continuously develop knowledge of industry trends, market demands, and competitors.
• Participate in sales training and professional development activities as required.
• Some travel required to meet with clients, attend industry events, and visit trade shows. This may include driving and occasionally flying.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of sales experience with a strong track record in prospecting and cold calling - relevant sales experience required.
• Ability to land meetings with new prospects, overcome objections, and close new business.
• Driven, goal‑oriented, and able to balance sales goals with customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and competitively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong presentation and project management skills, with the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to client needs and conduct effective market research to attract new clients and expand existing business.
• Highly organized, reliable, and professional with a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Excellent proactive, solution‑oriented problem‑solving skills and flexibility.
• Be an expert on prospecting, door opening, appointment setting, and other sales techniques necessary to be a top performer and consistently achieve success.

What We Offer

At Nadel, we believe in rewarding excellence and hard work. Our compensation structure is designed to attract and retain top talent by offering highly competitive earnings potential and comprehensive benefits.

• Commission‑based compensation with unlimited earning potential and no cap! Nadel offers the best compensation structure in the industry!
• Bonuses for achieving defined sales targets. Top performers are eligible to earn bonuses in addition to commission earnings.
• Invitation to Nadel’s Annual Presidents Club Weekend for Top Performers. Hard work pays off and Nadel celebrates their people in the best way!
• Access to comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, voluntary long‑term & short‑term disability, employer sponsored group term life insurance, 401k plan, and much more.

Nadel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. You may read Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and Nadel’s Applicant Privacy Notice by clicking on the corresponding links.

Nadel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].