Outside Sales Representative

AKE Safety Equipment; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited income potential

Flexible scheduling

Strong team support

Job summary

A leading safety equipment manufacturer is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Illinois. The role involves selling fire safety equipment with a focus on lifestyle improvement and community safety. Ideal candidates will have sales experience, particularly in agricultural or construction sectors, and possess a competitive edge. This position offers unlimited income potential through a commission-only structure, providing flexibility and independence as well as significant performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Many years of sales experience with proven success.
• Excitement and drive to win in a competitive environment.
• Connection to the agricultural sector is beneficial.
• Experience in construction or excavation preferred.
• Self-driven and independent with entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Sell fire safety equipment and make a difference in people's lives.
• Manage own schedule and earnings as an independent contractor.
• Embrace new ideas and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Competitive nature

Connection to the Agricultural community

Background in construction and/or excavation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commitment to helping others

Performance-driven

Willingness to learn

Ambitious

Independence

Passion for customer service

Trustworthiness

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

AKE Safety Equipment

$90,816 a year – Commission Only

AKE Safety Equipment, founded in 1989, is a market‑leading manufacturer and distributor of fire safety equipment. We provide our salespeople with the opportunity to improve their lifestyle while making a genuine difference in the lives of good people.

Qualifications and Success Factors

• Have many years of sales experience – They know how to sell, are excited to do so, and have learned what to look for when selecting a company to sell for.
• Are extremely competitive – They always expect to win.
• Have a connection to the Agricultural community – Either they grew up on a farm, worked on a farm, or have done business with farmers on a regular basis.
• Have a background in construction and/or excavation – Worked in construction, sold to the construction industry, sold for a construction company, or owned their own construction business.
• Are entrepreneurial – It is simply in their DNA to be independent, self‑driven, self‑motivated, and business minded.
• Committed to helping others – Often have worked as a firefighter, law enforcement, military, or EMT.
• Performers – Experienced hunters who can prove successes.
• Willing – Trainable individuals who embrace new ideas.
• Ambitious – No excuse mentality with a burning desire to succeed.
• Independent – Self‑driven and self‑motivated people.
• Passionate – Someone who truly cares about the customer, product, and team.
• Trustworthy – Every team member must be in line with our core values.

Benefits

• Sell a Unique Product – Help people and potentially save a life while representing a proud company and brand.
• Freedom to be their Own Boss – Control their own schedule, income, and destiny while still having a strong team backing them in this 1099 outside‑sales position.
• Earn Unlimited Income – Opportunity to earn as much as they desire because the commission and bonus plan is lucrative and uncapped.

Our sales reps receive a 100% straight commission structure, significant weekly performance bonuses, and no surcharges or product buy‑back fees. We do not charge salespeople anything to work for us, and they never have to buy products from us to sell.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application on our website.
2. Undergo a one‑on‑one phone interview.
3. If a good fit, attend a virtual face‑to‑face personal interview with the company founder, Mr. Kronebusch.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing