Territory Sales Representative

American First Finance4 months ago
Newark, NJ, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

American First Finance seeks a motivated, results-driven Territory Sales Representative to expand market presence and cultivate valuable merchant partnerships. In this role, you will build strong relationships, manage a robust sales pipeline, and drive revenue growth. We offer a competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE) between $65,000 and $110,000 annually—including base salary plus commission. On average, representatives earn up to $30,000 in commission each year, with uncapped earning potential for top performers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow merchant relationships by ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through consistent engagement.
  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline of quality prospects within the assigned territory.
  • Conduct in-person visits to 8-10 stores daily, securing 10+ new merchant partners each month.
  • Meet or exceed sales targets, taking full accountability for performance and results.
  • Leverage AFF’s CRM tools to track interactions, manage leads, and optimize sales strategies.

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ year of proven success in B2B outside sales with measurable achievements.
  • Highly motivated and performance-driven with a strong desire to exceed expectations.
  • Exceptional organizational skills combined with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong face-to-face selling experience with excellent negotiation and closing skills.
  • Self-starter mindset with the ability to independently build and manage a sales pipeline.
  • Capability to collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Training, and Sales Operations.
  • Valid driver’s license and car insurance required for regular travel within the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in retail consumer finance, merchant services, or SaaS.

Required Skills

Negotiation
CRM Proficiency
B2B Outside Sales
Closing Deals
Relationship Building
Pipeline Management
In-Person Selling
Customer Satisfaction