Outside Sales Development Representative (SDR) Career Path to Account Manager
1 year ago
Phoenix
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Free uniforms, • Paid time off, • Signing bonus Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Type: Full-Time | Field-Based | Weekdays + Flexible Hours Build a Career, Not Just a Job Kitchen Guard Phoenix is hiring a highly motivated, coachable individual to join our sales team through a structured career path. This is not a typical sales job. You will start by setting qualified inspections and building pipeline, then quickly advance into a closing role, with a clear path to: Junior Sales Rep Sales Rep Senior Sales Rep Account Manager No prior industry experience required. We are looking for work ethic, attitude, and drive. Why This Opportunity Stands Out • Clear path to $100K+ income, • Performance-based promotions (not time-based), • Hands-on training in real-world B2B sales, • Recession-resistant, high-demand industry (fire & life safety), • Direct access to ownership and leadership, • Flexible, field-based work environment, • No cap on earningsCareer Path & Compensation Phase 1: Appointment Setter (12 Months) • $75$125 per qualified inspection held, • Target: 2030 inspections set and held, • Focus: Prospecting, outreach, and pipeline buildingPhase 2: Junior FLSC (26 Months), • $500/week base, • 6% commission (8% with bundled services), • Target: $20,000/month, • Income Potential: $60K$75KPhase 3: FLSC (212 Months), • $750/week base, • 6%8% commission, • Target: $35,000/month, • Income Potential: $75K$95KPhase 4: Senior FLSC, • $1,000/week base, • 7%9% commission, • Target: $50,000/month (rolling average), • Income Potential: $95K$120K+Phase 5: Account Manager (Top Performers), • Up to $75,000 base, • 7%9% new business, • 1%3% residual income (3-year cap), • Income Potential: $120K$160K+Compensation Notes, • Commission earned on collected revenue, • Paid monthly, • Full CRM compliance required, • No post-termination commissionWhat Youll Do, • Prospect restaurants, commercial kitchens, and facilities, • Conduct cold calls, in-person visits, and follow-ups, • Set and run inspections of kitchen exhaust systems, • Learn to evaluate hoods, ducts, fans, and filters, • Document findings using CompanyCam, • Present proposals using PandaDoc, • Track pipeline and activity in ServiceMinder CRM, • Build long-term relationships with business ownersWho This Role Is For, • Highly motivated and competitive individuals, • Comfortable talking to strangers and handling rejection, • Wants to build a long-term career in sales, • Open to coaching, structure, and accountability, • Willing to work in the field (including rooftops and kitchens)Who This Role Is NOT For, • Someone looking for a guaranteed paycheck without performance, • Someone unwilling to start at the ground level, • Someone who avoids cold outreach or in-person prospectingPhysical & Work Requirements, • Ability to climb ladders and access rooftops, • Lift 40+ pounds, • Comfortable working in heat, tight spaces, and commercial kitchens, • Valid drivers license and reliable transportationAbout Kitchen Guard Phoenix Kitchen Guard is a national leader in kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire prevention, and NFPA 96 compliance. We help restaurants and facilities stay safe, compliant, and operational through recurring service and inspections. Our Phoenix team is growing rapidly, and we are building a performance-driven sales organization from the ground up.