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Field Sales Representative

Illinois, United States (Hybrid)

Field Sales Representative

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Broadcast

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Nielsen is seeking a Field Sales Representative to join its team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting in-person interviews with potential participants in their homes, navigating secured buildings and various entrances, and persuading selected households to participate in Nielsen TV, Radio, and Computer Research. The role requires travel up to 25%, a non-traditional schedule, and the ability to meet individual performance metrics. Nielsen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health & wellness plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a company-provided car for qualified candidates.

Must have:

Travel up to 25%
Enjoy meeting and interacting with people
Persuasion and selling skills
Customer service, market research, education, census bureau research, in-field research, hospitality, social service, door-to-door sales, campaign canvassing experience
Work and manage a non-traditional schedule that includes evenings and weekends
High School Diploma or GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience
Proficiency with tablet and smartphone including email, spreadsheets, and other computer applications
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Consistently meet individual performance metrics

Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package
Health & wellness plans
401(k) retirement plan with Nielsen match
Generous paid time off policy
Company-provided car for qualified candidates
Discretionary incentive/bonus

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At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Candidates must be located within the Chicago, IL area to be considered for this opportunity.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! Field Sales Representative!

What are some of the Field Sales Representative responsibilities:

Conduct in-person interviews in panelist’s homes
Navigate secured buildings, gated communities, stairs, elevators, walkways and driveways (paved and unpaved) and a variety of entrances into a prospective participant's residence.
Travel to selected homes within a territory using a company-provided vehicle.
Approach statistically-selected homes (door to door) with or without an appointment.
Persuade selected households over the phone and/or in person to participate in Nielsen TV, Radio and Computer Research.

What are the qualifications:

Must be able to Travel (overnight) up to 25%
Enjoy meeting and interacting with all types of people.
Demonstrate the ability to "sell” selected participants on the importance of participating in the Nielsen Ratings.
Bring relevant work or volunteer experience that includes customer service, market research, education, census bureau research, in-field research, hospitality , social service, door-to-door sales, campaign canvassing, etc.
Work and manage a non-traditional schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Meet minimum education requirements: High School Diploma or GED OR 2 + years equivalent work experience.
Show proficiency using a tablet and smartphone including the use of e-mail, spreadsheets, and other computer applications.
Have a valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record.
Consistently meet individual performance metrics.

Nielsen: Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimate of salary range for a new employee to be offered this role would be $50,000, which would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.

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$50.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$50.0K/yr avg.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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