Salesperson

Salesfolks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesfolks is seeking a Chicago-based sales representative to cover North Chicagoland, driving field sales for custom commercial matting solutions. You will visit office towers, hotels, and campuses, build relationships with facility and property managers, and present tangible, ROI-focused results.

The role emphasizes in-person prospecting, a fast-paced territory with 3–4 year replacement cycles, and an app-supported process to optimize follow-ups and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of B2B sales experience.
• Willing to be in the field and visit buildings daily.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with decision‑makers in commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Visit commercial buildings in North Chicagoland to prospect and engage decision-makers.
• Identify Facility Managers and Property Managers to present tailored entryway solutions.
• Evaluate sites and propose customized matting systems for ROI and brand impact.
• Manage deals from initial contact to close and build a repeatable pipeline.
• Use the company app to map replacement cycles and coordinate follow-ups.

Skills

B2B sales

Field sales

Relationship building

Tools

Proprietary sales app

Job description

Hiring a Chicago-based sales representative to focus on North Chicago (Lakefront, Far North, North Shore, north of downtown and extending as far as southern Wisconsin) and help establish our presence in the market for custom entryway business servicing the floor entrance needs of commercial buildings.

Build Your Territory. Grow Your Accounts. Create First Impressions That Last.

This Is Not a Desk Job. This Is a Territory.

Chicago is one of the most densely packed commercial markets in the country.

• Thousands of buildings.
• Millions of people walking through them every day.

And the first thing they experience when they walk in?

The entryway.

That moment, the first step inside a building, sets the tone for everything that follows.

Our client helps buildings make that moment count.

They design and install custom commercial matting systems that combine:

• Brand identity
• Safety and functionality
• A premium, professional first impression

Hiring a Chicago-based sales representative to focus on North Chicago (from Near North by downtown as far as Wisconsin) and help establish a presence in the market.

The Opportunity

This is a field-based, in-person sales role built for someone who wants to:

• Get out from behind a desk
• Visit buildings
• Build real relationships

You will be responsible for developing and growing a high-density territory in North Chicago, one of the most opportunity-rich environments in the country.

This is a rare opportunity to:

Build and grow a strong book of business

Responsibilities-What You’ll Be Doing

You will operate in the real world, not just behind a screen.

• Visit commercial buildings across North Chicagoland / I-94 corridor:
• Office towers
• Hotels
• Schools & universities
• Hospitals
• Identify and engage decision-makers:
• Facility Managers
• Property Managers
• Evaluate entryways and recommend customized solutions
• Present a product that is both visual and tactile (this is not abstract selling)
• Manage deals from:
• Build a repeatable pipeline based on 3–4 year replacement cycles

Why This Role Is Different

1. Territory Responsibility with Real Growth Potential. This isn’t a “here’s your leads” role.

You will be responsible for developing a defined territory, building relationships, and growing accounts over time.

As you build traction and saturate your initial market, there is opportunity to expand your reach and increase your income potential.

2. You’re Selling Something Real

• Physical product
• Immediate visual impact
• Clear ROI (cleanliness, safety, brand image)

You can literally stand in the doorway and show the value.

3. Fast Wins + Meaningful Deals

The model is built for momentum:

• Mid-tier: $10K – $15K

Build income fast

4. Recurring Revenue Engine

These systems are replaced every 3–4 years

That means:

• Repeat business
• Long-term relationships
• A growing base of future opportunities

5. Technology That Actually Helps You Sell

You’ll be supported by a custom-built app that:

• Identifies buildings
• Maps replacement cycles
• Guides follow-ups and visit cadence

This isn’t CRM busywork.

It’s a territory intelligence system designed to help you stay organized and win more deals.

Who This Is For

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have 2–8 years of B2B sales experience
• Prefer being in the field vs behind a desk
• Are comfortable walking into buildings and starting conversations
• Know how to build trust quickly
• Want to grow a territory and increase your earning potential over time
• Facility services
• Janitorial / building services
• Construction or building materials
• Route-based or territory-based services

Who This Is NOT For

• If you need purely inbound leads to succeed
• If you prefer remote or inside sales
• If you avoid in-person conversations

This role is built for people who want to be out in the world, every day.

Geographic Focus - Primary Launch Area:

North Chicago – Everything from Near North as far as Wisconsin, and West as far as Elgin.

This is the initial focus due to building density and opportunity.

As the market develops, territory responsibilities may expand based on performance, relationships, and business needs.

Already Calling on Commercial Buildings? You’ll Have an Edge.

If you already spend your day walking into commercial buildings, talking with facility managers, and managing a territory—you’ll ramp quickly here.

This role is a natural next step for sales professionals who:

• Know how to get in the door with building decision-makers
• Are comfortable with in-person prospecting and relationship building
• Have sold services tied to facility operations, maintenance, or building experience
• Understand how to grow and manage a book of business over time

You won’t be starting from scratch, you’ll be leveraging relationships and instincts you’ve already built, just with more opportunity and upside.

Compensation & Growth

• W-2 (Permanent) Role
• Commission + Monthly performance-based bonuses tied to revenue (Uncapped)
• Expected On-Target Earnings: $96,000 to $144,000+ with strong performance

Why the Income Potential Is Real

• Shorter sales cycles
• Underserved mid-market (less competition)
• Ability to stack deals quickly

This is a role where effort and execution directly translate into income.

Final Thought...

Every building has an entrance.

Every entrance sends a message.