Sales Development Representative

KellyOCG; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,071 - 37,132; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to wellness programs

Free skills enhancement and training

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking an In-Person Sales Development Representative to drive partnerships with independent restaurants in Auburn, AL. The position involves frequent in-person visits to introduce partnership opportunities, build rapport with key decision makers, and schedule meetings for the sales team. Ideal candidates have sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Competitive hourly compensation is offered along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in outbound sales or related customer-facing work.
• Experience in sales within hospitality or similar environments.
• Comfortable with frequent in-person conversations.

Responsibilities

• Visit restaurant prospects to secure qualified meetings.
• Build trust during short in-person conversations.
• Log visits and outcomes in CRM with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with sales executives on target accounts.
• Manage daily routes for high-quality interactions.
• Follow up with merchants to confirm appointments.

Skills

Outbound sales

Canvassing

Customer communication

CRM systems

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Job description

Location: Auburn, AL (only local/candidates able to commute)

Classification: Temporary Agency Worker, Full-time

Contract Duration: February 9, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Compensation: $22,94/hour

Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

Position Overview

A local sales team is seeking an outgoing, results-driven In-Person Sales Development Representative to drive new business partnerships for independent and regional restaurants. This field-based position requires visiting restaurant prospects in person, building rapport with owners and key decision makers, and scheduling qualified meetings for the sales organization. The ideal candidate thrives on face-to-face interactions, is highly organized, and enjoys working independently with measurable performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit a high volume of restaurant prospects weekly in your assigned territory, introducing partnership opportunities and securing qualified meetings for the sales team.
• Identify owners or key decision makers at each location and quickly build trust during short, in-person conversations.
• Deliver a clear message outlining how partnership can help restaurants grow orders, reach new customers, and optimize operations.
• Log each visit, conversation, and meeting outcome in a customer relationship management (CRM) system with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with sales account executives to align on target accounts, ideal customer profiles, and follow-up plans.
• Strategically manage and prioritize your daily route to maximize high-quality interactions and booked meetings.
• Follow up with merchants via phone, text, and email after visits to confirm appointments and maintain engagement.
• Consistently hit or exceed weekly and monthly targets for meetings set, meetings held, and associated performance metrics.
• Share field feedback from merchants to help inform outreach and product or service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in outbound sales, canvassing, field marketing, or related customer-facing work focused on generating new business or sign-ups.
• Experience in sales, hospitality, retail, service industry, or similar environments.
• Comfortable conducting frequent, short, in-person conversations every day.
• Ability to confidently communicate partnership value and benefits.
• Familiarity with CRM or sales tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, or similar systems is a plus.
• Previous restaurant, food and beverage, or local business experience is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel regularly within assigned territory.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or some weekends as needed.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods while visiting merchants.
• Ability to drive frequently within assigned territory.
• Ability to carry light materials (flyers, handouts, tablet, etc.) during visits.

When it comes to working, we want to help take some of life’s pressures off - where we can. So, Kelly employees get access to great benefits, perks, and discounts.

EnrollVB Program

• Access 2 Wellness - lower medication costs
• Kelly’s Life Advisor Wellness Program - access to counselors to assist with a wide range of issues, including Life Coaching sessions
• Retirement Savings
• Direct Deposit. Weekly pay
• Free skills enhancement and training withMore than 6,000 courses and 55,000 eBooks and publications are available
• Employee Discounts/Perk Spot - Thousands of popular retailers and service providers, you can obtain discounts for almost anything you can buy
• Holiday and Service plans where applicable