Sales Representative
Job details
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 12, 2026
- Job function
- Sales
About this role
Company: The Cole Group
Job: Inside & Outside Sales Representative
Location: 10050 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77092
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Base Pay + Commission
The Cole Group is a pre-employment background screening company. We partner with companies coast-to-coast to help them find and secure the best possible talent.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated, driven sales professional to join our team in Houston. This role focuses on expanding our client base, nurturing business relationships, and driving growth for our company.
Whether you are a recent college graduate looking to kickstart your career in corporate sales or a professional with a few years of sales experience looking for an exciting new challenge, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify and develop new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, email campaigns, and industry outreach.
- Client Engagement: Conduct inside sales presentations and outside client meetings to demonstrate the value of The Cole Group's screening and risk management solutions.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with corporate clients, HR leaders, and hiring managers nationwide.
- Sales Management: Track leads, manage CRM data, and guide prospective clients smoothly through the onboarding process.
- Collaborative Growth: Work closely with operations and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
- Experience Level: Recent college graduates eager to learn, or candidates with 1-3 years of proven sales experience.
- Drive & Ambition: A results-oriented mindset with strong motivation to hit and exceed sales targets.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective pitching and client negotiation.
- Professionalism: High integrity, organization, and a customer-first mentality representing The Cole Group brand.
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in taking care of our team so they can thrive both personally and professionally. Our robust benefits package includes:
- Competitive Compensation: Base pay paired with an attractive commission structure.
- Healthcare: Major medical insurance provided.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) Plan.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays.
- Company Perks: Catered lunches provided throughout the year.