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Sales Development Representative

Geskus Photography Inc
Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Position Overview

Gpí seeks an experienced Sales Professional to join our successful primary schools photography company. Gpí is an industry-leader with markets in five states. Our core values include respect, integrity, teamwork, and passion.

This is a true in-field hunter role. No desks. No waiting on inbound leads.

We are looking for a driven, persistent Sales Development Representative who will take ownership of a territory and generate new business through in-person prospecting. You’ll be walking into schools, introducing our services directly to decision-makers, and building relationships face-to-face.

If you’re energized by being on the move, thrive in live conversations, and are motivated by money—this role is for you.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

What You’ll Do

  • Hit the road daily to prospect schools, districts, and administrative offices.
  • Conduct in-person cold visits to generate new opportunities.
  • Identify and engage decision-makers (principals, office staff, district leaders) on-site.
  • Deliver quick, compelling introductions of our school photography services.
  • Set qualified meetings and demos for closing or leadership teams.
  • Build a territory plan and execute it with urgency and consistency.
  • Follow up via phone/email to convert in-person interactions into scheduled opportunities.
  • Maintain detailed records of visits, contacts, and pipeline activity in CRM.
  • Represent the company professionally and confidently in all face-to-face interactions.

What We Expect

  • High activity: multiple in-person stops per day follow-up outreach
  • Fearless approach to walking into offices and starting conversations cold
  • Strong presence, confidence, and professionalism in face-to-face settings
  • Resilience—rejection in person doesn’t slow you down
  • Self-discipline to manage your schedule, territory, and follow-ups independently
  • Competitive drive and urgency to win new business

Required Experience

  • 1 year in outside sales, field sales, or high-touch customer-facing roles preferred.
  • Comfortable with walk-in prospecting
  • Experience in education, photography, or local B2B sales is a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel daily within assigned territory

Compensation & Performance Structure
  • Base salary commission
  • Mileage reimbursement or use of company car
  • Bonuses tied to signing schools

KPIs (Non-Negotiable)
  • Daily in-person visits / stops
  • Decision-maker conversations
  • Meetings booked
  • Qualified opportunities created
  • Territory pipeline growth
  • Compliance with all company, legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Why This Role
  • Autonomy to grow your territory
  • High visibility and impact on company growth
  • Performance-driven culture where results = rewards


Who You Are

You’re not afraid to walk in-cold and start a conversation. You read people well, think on your feet, and know how to build trust quickly. You’re competitive, money-motivated, and driven to win—face-to-face. You are persistent, pleasant, honest, empathetic, curious, and an attentive listener, this role is for you!

What you get
  • Paid training
  • Insurance
  • 401K
  • Base pay with commission & new business signing bonus
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Paid vacations

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