Owner

Schaeffer Mfg. Company; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffer Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative for a remote, 1099 role with unlimited commission potential and no cap on earnings.

You will develop and manage accounts across industries, provide technical solutions that improve equipment reliability, and promote a premium lubricant product line. If you enjoy consultative selling and being your own boss, this role offers training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in outside business-to-business sales.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage accounts and drive growth.
• Ability to sell consultatively and build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accounts across manufacturing, equipment maintenance, trucking, construction, mining, food production, agriculture, and fleet operations.
• Provide technical solutions that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and lower operating costs.
• Represent a premium line of lubricants that outperform competitors and keep customers coming back with energy savings to back up those claims.
• Build a loyal customer base through consultative, relationship‑based selling in your area.

Skills

Self-motivated

Consultative selling

Account management

Job description

Outside Sales Representative – Unlimited Commission Potential

Schaeffer Manufacturing Company – (Remote, 1099 Position)

Grow Your Own Business with Schaeffer Oil!

Join Schaeffer Oil — a trusted American-made brand with over 185 years of proven performance in the lubricants and fuel additives industry.

We're looking for experienced, self‑motivated sales reps who want to take control of their income and build a repeat‑order business with consumable products that deliver measurable value.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage accounts across manufacturing, equipment maintenance, trucking, construction, mining, food production, agriculture, and fleet operations.
• Provide technical solutions that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and lower operating costs.
• Represent a premium line of lubricants that outperform competitors and keep customers coming back with energy savings to back up those claims.
• Build a loyal customer base through consultative, relationship‑based selling in your area.

Compensation

• Independent contractor role (1099) with no cap on earnings.
• Straight commission plus monthly and year‑end performance bonuses.
• Top producers earn six figures or more by growing their customer base.

Support & Training

• Hands-on technical and sales training — online, live, and in‑field.
• Ongoing access to product specialists, technical advisors, and marketing tools.
• Continuous education and certifications to help you serve customers better and grow faster.

Why Reps Choose Schaeffer

• 185+ years of credibility in the lubrication industry.
• Trusted by industrial maintenance teams, fleet managers, and equipment operators nationwide.
• Build your business with the freedom of being your own boss, supported by a team that helps you succeed.
• Our reps say their only regret is not starting sooner.