Full-Time | Base Salary ($65,000) + Uncapped Commission | Field-Based B2B Sales
Nelbud is looking for a driven Outside Sales Representative to grow new business throughout Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area.
This is a true hunter sales role for someone who enjoys prospecting, getting in front of customers, building relationships, and closing new business. You’ll own the front end of the sales cycle, developing new commercial customers for Nelbud’s fire protection, kitchen exhaust cleaning, grease management, and related facility services.
If you’re energized by building your own pipeline, winning new accounts, and having your earnings directly tied to your performance, we want to talk to you.
What You’ll Do- Prospect and develop new B2B customers throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
- Build your own pipeline through cold outreach, in-person prospecting, referrals, networking, and other business-development activities
- Meet with business owners, facility managers, operations leaders, and other decision-makers
- Conduct site visits and identify customer needs
- Present customized service solutions
- Prepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and close new business
- Maintain consistent follow-up throughout the sales process
- Partner with operations and technical teams to ensure a smooth customer handoff
- Track sales activity, pipeline, and performance in CRM systems
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them.
- 1+ year of B2B outside sales or new business development experience preferred
- Proven ability to prospect, cold call, and generate new business
- Comfortable with in-person, field-based selling
- Strong communication, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated and comfortable managing an independent territory
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland territory
Experience selling commercial services, fire protection, HVAC, facility services, construction, mechanical services, industrial services, restoration, building maintenance, or other B2B solutions is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits- $65,000 base salary
- Uncapped commission with $100,000+ earning potential
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Support from experienced operations and technical teams
- Career growth opportunities
For more than 40 years, Nelbud has helped businesses protect their people, property, and facilities through fire protection, kitchen exhaust cleaning, grease management, and related commercial services.
This role gives you the opportunity to build a territory, develop your own book of business, and directly influence your earnings and growth.
Skills Required
- 1+ year of B2B outside sales or new business development experience
- Ability to prospect, cold call, and generate new business
- Comfort with in-person, field-based selling
- Strong communication, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage an independent territory
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland territory
- Experience selling commercial services, fire protection, HVAC, facility services, construction, mechanical services, industrial services, restoration, building maintenance, or other B2B solutions
What We Do
Nelbud is a REVOLUTIONARY service company specializing in kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, fire protection, grease trap cleaning, exhaust system repair, & disinfection cleaning services. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Nelbud is the largest self-performing kitchen exhaust hood cleaning company in North America and the only ISO 9001 certified company in our industry in the world. Nelbud operates out of multiple locations throughout the country. Nelbud strives to create a best-in-class employee experience. Nelbud accomplishes this by creating sustainable careers that empower, attract, and promote a culture that is second to none. By living our core values, CHAPTERS, Nelbud embodies a culture of compassionate service offerings. Nelbud has one of the most respected customer bases in the country and is known for consistent quality. Combined with the advantage of industry-leading technology services, we’re able to adapt to the market’s increasing desire for high-quality services delivered with speed, efficiency, and reporting transparency. Nelbud provides: • Disinfection Services including coronavirus fogging, total facility wipe down, PPE Sales, and consulting • Kitchen exhaust system cleaning • Fire protection services, including fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire alarms, exit light systems, and more. • Grease trap cleaning & line jetting services • Hood system repair for every manufacturer of specialized ventilator equipment, including pollution control, UV, and pre-engineered hood washing systems. Nelbud integrates advanced technology into the customer experience, providing customers the ability to track their services in real time with videos, photos, and audio reporting. Nelbud’s customers include regional and national restaurant chains, sports arenas, casinos, government buildings, hospitals, and schools. www.nelbud.com
