Direct Response Inbound Sales Rep
Sales opportunities for people that want more freedom and flexibility
As an Inbound Sales Representative, you’ll be taking calls from customers of top direct-to-consumer brands. These customers call in after seeing an ad for a product on TV. Products include cookware and other household goods. The customers you’ll be talking to have already expressed interest in the products you’re selling. You’ll be answering customers’ questions and guiding them to make good purchase decisions.
It’s pretty simple. Bring a friendly voice, follow a script, and you will be successful! Conversion rates are typically 40% or higher. The majority of inbound sales reps are making at least $13/hour, and top earners are making $30-$35/hour.
Ready to be an Inbound Sales Representative?
What to Expect
Essential Functions
- Answer incoming calls.
- Read a script, preferably with inflection in your voice.
- Present offers as they come up in the script.
- Enter data into the script as the customer gives it you to.
- Answer the customer’s questions, with most answers provided within the script
- Provide an order summary to the customer, also as part of the script.
- Submit the order, thank the customer, and you’re done!
About You
You’ll have a critical role in the sales process. You’ll be a brand steward, you’ll create exceptional customer experiences, and you’ll maximize every sales opportunity. At the end of every call, the customer will feel they got a great deal and made the right decision by purchasing the products and services you offered.
Prior inbound sales experience is not required. However, it will be beneficial if you are:
- Self-motivated
- Goal-oriented
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Assertive and persuasive
- Persistent, yet respectful
- Resilient and adaptable
- A determined problem solver
- Positive and upbeat
- A strong communicator
- Passionate about helping customers
- Proficient in basic computer usage
It is recommended that you have a computer and equipment meeting the following specifications, at a minimum:
- Headset: USB noise-canceling headset
- Internet: High-speed, hardwired (no Wi-Fi or satellite)
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core or Intel Pentium 4
- Memory: 2GB of RAM
- Browser: Internet Explorer 11 and latest version of Chrome or Firefox
- Monitor: Dual monitors, each capable of displaying at least 1024 x 768 pixels
- Sound: Sound card installed (standard on most computers)
- Virus Protection: Up-to-date anti-virus software installed
Ready to be an Inbound Sales Representative?
Remote & Flexible
You’ll be taking calls and making money from the comfort of your own home.
Plus you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, where you use a self-scheduling platform to select when you work and when you don’t. That means you’ll have the freedom to schedule around your own needs, the needs of your family, and the important events in your life.
Hours of operation are 24/7, giving you complete flexibility to work when it’s best for you. Your work/life balance will be in your control.
Certification
94% of independent contractors would recommend NexRep to their friends and family based on their certification experience.
Certification will take place within a live, instructor-led virtual classroom. You’ll join other independent contractors for a fun, interactive, and informative certification experience that will give you the knowledge and tools needed to be successful.
Certification runs for four consecutive days with four hours of classroom time per day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independent Contractor Relationship
Every opportunity within the NexRep Marketplace is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity.
Every opportunity within the NexRep Marketplace is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. As such, you determine how much or how little you work. Most Marketplace Contractors work between 20 to 30 hours per week.
NexRep’s independent contractor model is intended to maximize flexibility for both contractors and clients.
Scheduling & Flexibility
You’ll have the freedom to set your own schedule based on what works for you.
You’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule inside your program’s hours of operation.
You can still provide services when traveling, assuming all of the following are true:
- You’re traveling within the U.S.
- You have access to a quiet, distraction-free workspace
- You’re able to access to a hard-wired, high-speed internet connection
- You have your computer and access to dual monitors and a noise-canceling USB headset
Contract Requirements
NexRep contracts with people in 31 states. The only states we do not currently contract in are: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, and WI. We do not currently contract with anyone outside of the US.
If your contract with NexRep has lapsed or if your prior Independent Contractor Agreement was terminated, you may be eligible to register for another opportunity after a six-month waiting period. Eligibility is determined by the reason for contract termination. A breach of contract would make you ineligible. Any misleading, false, or inaccurate information provided during registration will result in the immediate termination of the Independent Contractor Agreement with NexRep.
At this time, Nexrep does not have specific computer requirements, though individual clients may. We recommend the following system specifications, at a minimum:
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 processor 1.7 GHz or Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2GB of RAM
- Browser: Internet Explorer 11 and latest version of Chrome or Firefox
- Monitor: Dual monitors, each capable of displaying at least 1024 x 768 pixels
- Sound: Sound card installed (standard on most computers)
- Virus Protection: Up-to-date anti-virus software installed
Operating system specifications vary by client program. For some programs, Windows 8 or higher is required. In other cases, Macs are acceptable.
You do not need a landline phone to be part of the NexRep Marketplace. You will need a hard-wired, high-speed internet connection and a noise-cancelling USB headset.
Online Assessment
The online assessment is intended to give you a better sense of what to expect, and to determine fit with the client programs we currently have available.
The assessment takes most people between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
Not everyone is a fit for the opportunities we currently have available. Clients determine matching criteria. Now that you’ve registered and completed the assessment, when new opportunities become available, we may reach out to alert you to those opportunities if it appears you would be a good fit.
Certification
NexRep never charges Marketplace Contractors a fee of any kind. You will not be charged any fees for certification. Certification is 100% client sponsored.
Certification runs for four consecutive days with four hours of classroom time per day.
Money & Benefits
Sales offers an exciting and dynamic opportunity with high earning potential. Top Sales Representatives consistently earn $20 to $30 or more per hour. As an independent contractor in the NexRep Marketplace, you’ll have access to all the tools you need to be successful, but as with anything, individual success is determined by individual effort. Seasonality can also impact earnings, but Sales Representatives always have the opportunity to do well.
As an independent contractor, you will have the freedom to work remotely and the flexibility to set your own schedule. That comes with significant cost-savings on things like gas and other automotive expenses, clothes, and food. You may also qualify for home office tax deductions, but you should consult with an accountant to determine eligibility.