Business Sales Representative Jobs in Illinois

First-Year Earning Potential: $45,000–$60,000 | Experienced Top Performers Can Earn $100,000–$400,000+

Build Your Own Customer Base. Grow Your Income. Build a Career.

Reliable Wire & Cable is looking for a motivated, outgoing, and competitive individual who wants to build a successful career in sales.

We're an established distributor of low-voltage wire and cable, serving electrical contractors, security installers, system integrators, and other businesses nationwide.

We're not looking for someone to simply manage existing accounts. We're looking for someone who wants to build their own book of business from the ground up—and be rewarded for it.

This is an entry-level inside sales opportunity focused on cold calling, developing new customer relationships, and generating sales. No prior sales or industry experience is required. We'll teach you our products, industry, and sales process.

What matters most is your drive, persistence, willingness to learn, and desire to succeed.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

At Reliable Wire & Cable, your earnings can grow as your customer base grows.

When you bring in a new customer, that customer becomes part of your book of business. You'll earn ongoing commissions from their orders—not just their first purchase.

That means the relationships you develop today can continue contributing to your income for years to come.

Our most successful salespeople have built substantial customer bases and six-figure incomes.

This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term sales career with significant earning potential.

What You'll Do

• Make approximately 40–60 outbound sales calls per day, primarily to prospective business customers.
• Introduce Reliable Wire & Cable to potential customers and identify opportunities to earn their business.
• Connect with purchasing managers, contractors, and other decision-makers.
• Use company-provided prospect lists while also researching and identifying new sales opportunities independently.
• Build relationships, prepare quotes, follow up on opportunities, and close sales.
• Develop and manage your own customer accounts, earning repeat business through strong relationships and responsive service.
• Maintain accurate customer information and track sales activities in our CRM system.
• Learn our products and industry to become a trusted resource for customers.

This is a phone-focused sales position. Success requires consistent prospecting, follow-up, and a willingness to pick up the phone and ask for the business.

Who We're Looking For

We're more interested in your personality, ambition, and work ethic than your resume.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Outgoing and personable: You enjoy talking to people and can comfortably start conversations with strangers.
• Competitive and motivated: You set goals, enjoy challenges, and want your earnings to reflect your results.
• Persistent and resilient: You understand that rejection is part of sales and don't get discouraged easily.
• Self-motivated: You can stay focused and productive without constant supervision.
• Coachable and eager to learn: You're willing to develop new skills and apply feedback.
• Organized and dependable: You follow through on commitments and manage your time effectively.
• Comfortable with technology: You can use computers, email, and customer management software.

Previous sales experience or knowledge of electrical products, construction, security systems, or low-voltage cable is helpful but not required.

If you have the right attitude and willingness to work hard, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Approximately $36,000 annually
• Commission: Generous, uncapped commission based on gross profit
• Recurring Earnings: Continue earning commissions on qualifying orders from customers you develop
• First-Year Earning Potential: $45,000–$60,000
• Second-Year Earning Potential: $60,000–$80,000
• Long-Term Potential: Successful, established salespeople can earn $100,000–$400,000+ annually
• Health insurance available
• 10 days of paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Product training and ongoing sales support
• Opportunity for increased remote-work flexibility as you build and establish your customer base

Earning ranges reflect potential compensation, not guaranteed earnings. Actual compensation depends on individual performance and customer sales activity.

Schedule & Location

• Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Initially an in-office position in Evergreen Park, Illinois
• Opportunity for a partial remote-work schedule as you establish your customer base and demonstrate consistent results

Why Reliable Wire & Cable?

We're an established company with a strong industry reputation, competitive pricing, and a team committed to providing excellent service.

We believe in rewarding people who create value for the business. As a salesperson, you'll have the freedom to develop your own customers, build lasting relationships, and earn commissions from the business you generate.

You don't need years of sales experience to get started. You need ambition, persistence, and the willingness to make the calls.

If you're looking for more than just a paycheck—and want the opportunity to build a rewarding, high-income sales career—we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $36,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person