Independent Sales Representative Job Description

Independent Sales Representative or ISR is a sales representative who sells a company’s products or brands without being an employee of the company.

ISRs work for commission, and are usually called “free agents” or “indies”.

Independent sales representatives sell to customers directly and independently of anyone associated with or employed by the company.

ISRs can work for a company or work independently.

Some independent sales representatives specialize in a particular type of direct selling, such as beauty and cosmetic sales, furniture sales, or electronic sales.

The independent sales representative receives training in the company

Job Brief:

We’re looking for Independent Sales Representatives who are passionate about our products and who will be able to sell them effectively to customers. The right candidate will be motivated, outgoing, and have a strong desire to succeed. If you think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you!

Independent Sales Representative Duties:

• Manage sales to new and existing customers
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts, expanding business
• Proactively seek out, develop, and manage new business opportunities
• Establish and maintain a portfolio of customers
• Establish relationships with sales organizations and other business enterprises
• Use all available resources (i.e., promotional materials, websites, etc.) to increase sales
• Develop tracking systems to measure and track sales performance

Independent Sales Representative Responsibilities:

• Address customer questions and complaints, and negotiate resolutions to complaints and disputes, sometimes taking legal action to protect company interests
• Research and evaluate customer needs to determine their buying needs
• Provide potential customers with information on company products, services, and policies
• Communicate company goals, objectives, achievements, and plans, and describe the company’s products and services
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with prospects and customers
• Identify sales leads through referrals, research, and networking
• Perform market research to identify business opportunities
• Create and maintain a professional image for the company
• Generate and close sales, securing profitable long-term deals
• Implement strategies and tactics to attain monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals
• Accumulate customer information, including order history, customer name, address, and telephone number, and contact with prospective customers
• Use sales reports and forecasting tools to manage sales

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven sales record of 6+ years
• Proven sales experience of at least $1 million in sales, with $1.5 million preferred
• Knowledge of marketing, finance, and tax laws
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ext

We believe in equal opportunity at our company and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all walks of life, and believe that a variety of perspectives makes us stronger.