Residential Sales Representative

ADT; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

ADT is the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S. You will demonstrate the value of our security and smart home solutions to customers, explaining our products in-depth and recommending the right solutions. You’ll tailor each system to fit the client’s space, lifestyle, and concerns, combining security and life-safety tech.

You’ll follow up post-install to ensure commitments and drive referrals. Expect an entrepreneurial, results-driven role with uncapped commissions and the chance to grow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to travel within a designated territory using your own vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable using technology to stay organized in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments.
• Consumer sales experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Listen and build trust by showing integrity, empathy, and expertise to customers.
• Customize each system to fit the client’s space and concerns with security and life safety tech.
• Conduct post-install follow-ups to confirm commitments and generate referrals.
• Identify and generate new sales leads to maximize outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship builder

Self-motivated

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

ADT has been in the business of helping save lives since 1874. As the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S., we help protect and connect families, businesses and larger commercial customers every day. Our continuous innovation, advanced technology and strategic partnerships deliver products and services that help protect life and valuables, whether at home, your business or on the go.

What you will do

You’ll use your strong communication and creative skills to demonstrate the value of our innovative security and smart home solutions to customers while explaining our products and services in-depth and recommending the right solutions.

• Listen and build trust: By showing up with integrity, empathy, and expertise, you will become a reliable advisor customers can count on, both during the sale and long after the installation.
• Customize each system to fit your client’s space, lifestyle, and concerns, combining security, automation, and life safety technology in ways that work for them.
• Conduct post‑installation follow‑ups with customers to confirm that commitments were fulfilled and to generate referrals.
• Cultivate new business opportunities: identify and generate new sales leads to maximize outreach.

What you need to be successful

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to travel within a designated territory using your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; additional licensing may be needed based on location.
• Comfortable using technology to stay organized, efficient, and accountable in a fast‑paced sales environment.
• Self‑motivated and results‑driven, with an entrepreneurial mindset; you thrive on uncovering new leads and closing deals that deliver real value.
• Strong communicator and natural relationship builder, able to consult with customers, understand their needs, and guide them to the right solution.
• Adaptable and flexible; you excel in dynamic environments and enjoy learning new systems and approaches.
• Consumer sales experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation

Unlimited earning potential with uncapped commissions. Based upon performance, new sales advisors can expect to earn $95,000, while experienced sales advisors can earn over $150,000.

For the first 8 weeks of training, you’ll earn up to $4,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, and well‑being programs
• Paid time off
• Culture of professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate you and your customers’ needs

Why you’ll love working here

• We boldly shape the future, embracing change, taking smart risks, and continuously improving to create the best experiences.
• We lead by taking ownership, empowering you to make decisions, solve problems proactively, and support each other with empathy.
• We elevate to serve a greater purpose, going above and beyond to earn trust, celebrate wins, and value every perspective.
• We unite and win together, fostering teamwork, breaking down silos, and achieving shared goals through inclusivity and collaboration.

Location Specific Information

Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Background checks will be conducted during the employment process.

Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

Commission Disclosure

In the event a position is commission‑based, compensation is solely based on the individual’s sales volume. This applies only to commission roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.