Outside Sales Representative (Independent Contractor) Joe Tea | Chicago

Outside Sales Representative (Independent Contractor)

• Joe Tea | Chicago Melrose Park, IL 60160 $850
• $1,400 a week
• Full-time $850
• $1,400 a week
• Full-time Overview Join an established beverage brand with a 30-year track record and a strong presence across Chicagoland.

You're not looking for a maintenance route. You're looking for a territory you can grow. Joe Tea has been selling premium iced teas, lemonades, and kettle-cooked chips since 1996. Our products are already carried throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, and we're continuing to expand aggressively across independent retail, convenience, grocery, deli, café, and foodservice accounts. We're looking for a driven independent sales representative who knows how to open doors, build relationships quickly, and close business consistently. This is a true hunter role focused on new account acquisition and territory growth. We provide leads, support, and a product line with strong repeat sales. You focus on getting placements and building the market. About Joe Tea Founded in 1996, Joe Tea is a family-owned beverage and snack company known for its premium 20 oz glass bottled teas and lemonades, made with cane sugar and clean ingredients, along with our retro kettle-cooked potato chips. Our products have built a loyal following over nearly three decades through independent retailers, delis, convenience stores, markets, cafés, and specialty accounts across multiple regions. The Role Your primary responsibility is to generate new business and expand our retail footprint throughout Chicagoland. This role is heavily focused on prospecting, pitching, relationship-building, and closing new accounts. Minimal merchandising or account maintenance is required. Responsibilities Prospect and close new retail accounts throughout the Chicago area Work company-provided lead lists while also identifying your own opportunities Build relationships with store owners and decision-makers Conduct product samplings and sales presentations Plan efficient daily sales routes and manage your territory independently Submit account onboarding information and maintain CRM updates Coordinate with our internal customer service team to ensure smooth account setup and reorder flow Many store owners and key decision-makers are most accessible during morning hours, so this role is ideal for someone comfortable starting early and getting in front of accounts before peak business hours. Compensation This is an independent contractor (1099) position designed to reward high performers.

Compensation Structure Includes:

Weekly base pay unlocked by minimum account target High commission payouts on new account orders Additional commissions tied to repeat/reorder volume Retention and growth bonuses for active accounts Gas/travel support Company-provided lead generation Flexible scheduling and autonomy Strong performers have the opportunity to build substantial recurring commission income by developing long-term active accounts. What We're Looking For 2-5 years of outside sales experience preferred Strong communication and relationship-building skills Self-motivated with a true hunter mentality Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule Organized and detail-oriented with CRM/customer tracking Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance required Why This Role Stands Out Established brand with strong existing market recognition Products with proven sell-through and repeat purchase rates Ability to build recurring commission streams High autonomy with direct impact on territory growth Fast-moving environment without corporate bureaucracy If you know how to sell and want a product line that retailers already recognize and consumers already buy, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$850.00

• $1,400.

00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement

Work Location:

In person