Outside Sales Account Manager

Recruiting Partner: Michael Lanzetta

Fairfield, Connecticut | Sales | Not Remote | $60,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 180253

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Outside Sales Account Manager – Westport, CT

A growing, people-focused sales team within an established service business is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to drive relationship-based sales in the Fairfield and New Haven, CT area. This is an opportunity to build your income quickly working with motivated inbound leads, in a supportive, consultative environment. If you love meeting people, take pride in guiding clients through important decisions, and want true control over your earnings, this role offers excellent growth and rewards.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Base salary of $60K as a 1099 independent contractor
  • Uncapped commission (20%/30% structure), with realistic potential to earn well into six figures first year
  • Path to double your base income within 6 months
  • Flexible split: approx. 60% office, 40% fieldwork
  • Dynamic, inclusive team with strong mentorship and training

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must be able to work as a 1099 independent contractor (no W2, no benefits)
  • Reliable transportation necessary for field visits across Fairfield / New Haven, CT
  • Willing to work in the Westport, CT office about 3 days per week when not at appointments
  • Able to work most Saturdays (half day)
  • Comfortable with commission-based, uncapped variable pay
  • 2–6 years of professional experience, ideally including sales or marketing
  • Coachable and open to learning a defined, low-pressure sales process
  • Embraces a consultative approach — not a scripted or aggressive closer

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Strong people skills and a track record of building rapport quickly
  • Experience managing your own schedule and working independently
  • Early-career professionals from any sales or client-facing background encouraged to apply

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Call and vet inbound, warm leads; schedule and complete onsite client visits
  • Guide clients through consultative, low-pressure conversations during face-to-face meetings
  • Close deals onsite when it’s the right fit — current team closes about 60% of meetings
  • Maintain a weekly cadence of 10+ appointments and consistent deal closures
  • Split time between the Westport office (about 60%) and field visits
  • Work a high-call-volume half-day on Saturdays
  • Accurately track activity and manage client relationships throughout the process

If you’re seeking an opportunity built on trust, mentorship, and unlimited earning potential, connect with us to learn more.

 

JOB ID: 180253

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