Entry level sales representative

Job Title: Entry Level Sales Representative Location : Birmingham, AL Job Type : Full-Time | In-Person | Client-Facing About the Opportunity MCL Talent Partners is recruiting on behalf of a Birmingham-area client expanding both its sales and leadership teams.Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.This is an entry-level, client-facing sales opportunity with two long-term career paths: representatives can focus on building their own book of business or pursue a leadership path focused on recruiting, developing, and supporting a team.No previous industry or management experience is required.The client provides structured training, one-on-one mentorship, licensing support, and ongoing professional development.Representatives begin by learning the client process, products, and sales systems while working directly with individuals and families.Those interested in leadership can take on additional responsibilities in representative development, coaching, and team performance as they progress.What You'll Do Meet with individuals and families to understand their needs and explain available benefit and protection options Build and maintain long-term client relationships Manage appointments, follow-up, and daily sales activity Participate in structured sales training and one-on-one coaching Learn the systems and processes used to build and manage a client base Develop recruiting, coaching, and team-development skills for those pursuing the leadership track Two Career Paths Sales Production Track Focus on developing your individual client base, strengthening your sales skills, and growing personal production.Leadership Management Track Develop additional skills in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and supporting representatives while working toward increased team responsibility.You do not need previous management experience to pursue the leadership track.Advancement is based on development and performance.What We're Looking For Strong communication and relationship-building skills Coachable, self-motivated, and comfortable working toward goals Organized with strong follow-through Comfortable meeting and working with clients face-to-face Interest in professional growth, sales, and/or developing others Willingness to complete required state licensing Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, management, recruiting, athletics, or other people-focused roles can be helpful but is not required.Training Development The client provides: Structured onboarding and field training One-on-one mentorship Sales and client-development coaching Licensing support Ongoing professional development Leadership and team-development training for representatives pursuing the management track Compensation Performance-based compensation plus performance bonuses Target first-year earnings: $80,000$100,000+, depending on individual production and performance.Recruiter Notice : MCL Talent Partners is an independent, third-party recruiting firm conducting a specialized search on behalf of its client. xhyhwjd This role is not an internal position with MCL Talent Partners.