Sales Representative

Evolv; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program with gym discount

Job summary

Evolv is hiring an Entry-Level Sales Representative for full-time, on-site work in Chicago, IL. No prior sales experience is required as paid training and ongoing development are provided.

You’ll engage customers face-to-face, learn consultative sales techniques, and contribute to achieving sales goals in a fast-paced retail setting. The role focuses on customer acquisition, brand promotion, and hands-on experience in direct sales, customer engagement, and business development fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and interpersonal).
• Confident in customer-facing environments.
• Good work ethic, reliability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic understanding of marketing, promotions, or consumer behavior.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn sales strategies and persuasion.
• Results-driven mindset with interest in sales, marketing, or business careers.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing campaigns and set up promotional displays.
• Engage customers through face-to-face communication and relationship building.
• Present products and services using consultative sales techniques.
• Educate customers on promotions, features, and benefits.
• Support customers through the sales process and transaction completion.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience and brand representation.
• Meet and exceed individual and team sales goals (KPIs/targets).

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-facing

Teamwork

Time management

Sales interest

Job description

Full-Time | On-Site | Chicago, IL

About Evolv

At Evolv, we believe careers grow through opportunity, hands-on experience, and performance. We partner with nationally recognized brands to deliver high-impact, face-to-face customer experiences inside retail environments.

As we continue to expand, we’re hiring an Entry-Level Sales Representative to start immediately. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates, career starters, or individuals with backgrounds in marketing, retail, hospitality, or customer service looking to break into sales.

No prior sales experience required; we provide paid training and ongoing development.

Position Overview

This full-time, on‑site role focuses on customer acquisition, brand promotion, and sales conversion in a retail setting. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in direct sales, customer engagement, and business development fundamentals.

• Execute marketing campaigns and set up promotional displays
• Engage customers through face-to-face communication and relationship building
• Present products and services using consultative sales techniques
• Educate customers on promotions, features, and benefits
• Support customers through the sales process and transaction completion
• Deliver exceptional customer experience and brand representation
• Meet and exceed individual and team sales goals (KPIs/targets)

Skills and Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with strong transferable skills, including:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and interpersonal)
• Confidence in customer-facing environments
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic understanding of marketing, promotions, or consumer behavior
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn sales strategies, negotiation, and persuasion techniques
• Results-driven mindset with interest in sales, marketing, or business careers

Relevant experience (preferred but not required):

• Customer service, retail sales, hospitality, or food service
• Internships or coursework in marketing, communications, or business
• Experience with presentations, group projects, or public speaking
• Campus involvement, events, or brand promotion activities
• Exposure to social media marketing or customer outreach
• Paid training program from day one
• Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and leadership development
• Clear career advancement opportunities based on merit
• Wellbeing program, including a discounted gym membership
• Supportive, team-oriented, and fast‑paced work environment
• Optional travel opportunities for top performers