Field Sales Representative

As a Field Sales Representative, you'll be the face of Nielsen, recruiting households to participate in Nielsen ratings. Our field sales representatives spend 75% or more of their week in the field driving to and recruiting homes to be part of the Nielsen ratings. This role is a strong fit for someone with sales experience who enjoys meeting new people, working independently, and building trust quickly. If you have built relationships, met goals, and succeeded in customer-facing or public-facing work, this could be a great opportunity to bring those strengths into a field-based role. Candidates must reside in the Buffalo, NY area to be considered for this position. Key Responsibilities Drive to selected homes using a company-provided vehicle Recruit statistically selected households unannounced and conduct in-person interviews Explain participation clearly, build rapport, and encourage enrollment Collect and enter household demographic and technical data accurately Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance procedures Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets Overnight stays may be required in another metro area based on business needs 50% of time What are the qualifications? High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record Strong computer skills, including mobile devices and common workplace applications Excellent communication and persuasion skills Ability to communicate effectively in English for participant conversations, documentation, and safety-related interactions Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time Strong sales, customer service, relationship building, and organizational skills Adaptability to adapt to a wide range of home and community environments while maintaining professionalism High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record Strong computer skills (iOS, MS Windows, Google applications) Excellent communication and persuasion skills Ability to read and write English Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time Adaptability and openness to diverse environments: Due to the nature of randomly selected panel homes, you must be willing and able to interact with diverse people, neighborhoods, and conditions of homes for several hours at a time. Be prepared to encounter varying situations, which may include a variety of pets, as well as different levels of cleanliness or disarray that meet Nielsen's health and safety standards. Comfort with working in various home environments while maintaining professionalism Strong interpersonal skills to navigate diverse social situations effectively Physical Requirements: Must be willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to be outside, in all weather conditions recruiting preselected residential addresses. Be able to navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, and driveways (paved and unpaved) and a wide variety of entrances into people's homes Driving for up to 8 hours a day Standing for up to 6 hours a day Kneeling for up to 2 hours a day Ability to wal Physical Requirements: Must be willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to be outside, in all weather conditions recruiting preselected residential addresses. Be able to navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, and driveways (paved and unpaved) and a wide variety of entrances into people's homes Driving for up to 8 hours a day Standing for up to 6 hours a day Kneeling for up to 2 hours a day Ability to wal Who Should Consider This Job This is a non traditional desk job. It is a field-based, sales-oriented role where you can use your communication skills, resilience, and ability to build trust to make a real impact in the communities you serve. sponsibilities: Drive to selected homes using a company-provided vehicle, with frequent travel (up to 50%) Conduct in-person interviews and recruit statistically selected households Collect and enter household demographics and technical data Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with procedures Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets Be prepared for overnight stays up to half of your working time #J-18808-Ljbffr