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Territory Sales Representative (Waterbury, CT)

First Help Financial · Waterbury, CT

Base
$67K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon First Help Financial's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Field sales role selling auto loan origination services to auto dealerships in a Connecticut territory (Hartford, Meriden, Naugatuck, Bridgeport area). You manage existing dealer accounts and prospect, including cold calling, for new ones.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 33 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Your Title: Territory Sales Representative Your Location: Territory position in Waterbury, CT (covering Hartford, Meriden, Naugatuck, Bridgeport and surrounding areas) You Report To: Director of Sales Learn more about our awesome Sales team! About the Opportunity: First Help Financial, voted and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by our workforce for five years in a row, is adding a new partner to our Outside Sales department to accommodate our remarkable growth! As a Territory Sales Representative, you'll be at the forefront of our business, managing loan originations and cultivating strong relationships with auto dealerships. This isn't just another desk job—you'll be out in the field, meeting clients, and making an impact. If you do not aspire to the typical 9-5 job but enjoy meeting and dining with business clients 40+ hours a week then this is an opportunity for YOU. This opportunity reimburses you for your extensive car travel within your designated geography. Compensation & Career Growth: - A base salary of $67,322 plus a quarterly performance bonus, depending upon experience - First quarter bonus is guaranteed while you are training - Robust sales training program, ongoing career development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, you'll have everything you need to succeed and grow with us. Benefits: - Competitive health and welfare benefits starting DAY ONE! - Monthly mileage reimbursement - Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay - 401(k) match - Tuition reimbursement, quarterly social outings, monthly lunches, a robust employee recognition program, and a training development program to enhance your career with us. What you will do: Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective auto dealerships in your territory - Serve as the primary point of contact for dealership accounts, requiring availability via phone, text, or email during the business hours of accounts in this territory - Educate dealerships on our services - Prospect auto dealerships for future business - Weekly travel to dealerships in your designated geography What you Bring: - Minimum of 3+ years of relevant sales or business development experience - Valid US Drivers License and reliable Transportation - Demonstrates historical career stability - CRM experience - High level of independence; detail-conscious and task-oriented mindset - Excellent consultative selling skills - Prospecting, planning, presenting and closing skills - Initiative, sense of urgency and passion for winning - Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills - Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, including cold calling - Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to manage difficult relationship situations - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) - Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience About Us: First Help Financial (FHF) is a fast-growing and culturally diverse company in the U.S. We provide auto loans to the underserved and care for our customers and partners with exceptional service. Through flexible financing options and tri-lingual support, we offer consumers an easier way to finance their first car. We lend to and support our portfolio which has consistently grown 30%+ each year over the last nine years. Here you will find hard-working colleagues who come from over 20 countries. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism but also enjoy our work. Our culture and benefits are geared towards making you successful in life and comfortable at work. FHF Benefits… - Great Perks – We offer generous salaries, competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Identity theft, paid parental leave and much more), paid vacation, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, social activities, monthly lunches, a robust employee recognition and talent development program to enhance your career with us. - Culture - We are believers in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While we work hard and care deeply about our customers and partners, we want you to have room for your family, friends, and yourself. - Growth - Company growth provides unprecedented career growth. FHF’s extraordinary year over year growth in revenue and new markets provides opportunity for you to establish and develop your career growth. We engage each employee to build a career plan that benefits everyone and we have a proven record of investing in you. Diversity and Inclusion FHF is committed to building a culture that respects and embraces all walks of life, inclusive of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation, and other identities. We will make accommodations when interviewing anyone with special needs. #Sales #TerritorySales #OutsideSales #B2BSales #AccountManager
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