Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Vector Marketing
Job overview
This Entry Level Sales Rep role at Vector Marketing involves selling Cutco products and contributes to the company's sales growth through direct customer interaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The job requires working one on one with customers, selling Cutco products, writing up orders, and attending training and meetings, mostly from home with some local office visits.
Compensation and benefits
Reps are paid weekly with a base pay of $22 per appointment or commission, whichever is higher, with opportunities to earn more and flexible schedules.
Experience and skills
No prior experience is needed; candidates should enjoy working with people, be 18+ or a 2025 high school graduate, and able to start within 7-10 days; retail or customer service experience is a plus but not required.
Career development
There are opportunities for advancement into career sales positions or management roles, even for part-time workers.
Work environment and culture
The company values building people from the ground up, offers solid training, and supports flexible schedules to accommodate various lifestyles.
Company information
Vector Marketing has over 40 years of experience training salespeople and sells American made Cutco kitchen and gardening products.
Team overview
Sales reps work mostly independently from home but attend local office meetings and training sessions.
Job location and travel
Work is primarily from home with local office visits for training and meetings, offering flexible location options.
Application process
Applicants apply online and are contacted by a receptionist to set up a meeting with a manager; hiring is on a first applied, first considered basis.
Unique job features
The job offers paid weekly base or commission, solid sales training, flexible schedules, and the chance to develop transferable communication and sales skills.
Company overview
Vector Marketing is a direct sales company that primarily markets Cutco Cutlery, a high-quality line of kitchen knives and accessories. They generate revenue through a network of independent sales representatives who conduct in-home demonstrations and earn commissions on their sales. Founded in 1981, Vector Marketing has faced scrutiny over its recruitment practices, often targeting college students for sales positions. Despite controversies, the company emphasizes personal development and sales training as key benefits for its representatives.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your interpersonal and communication skills, emphasizing any experience working directly with customers or in sales-related roles, even if informal or part-time.
Focus on your adaptability and willingness to learn, as Vector Marketing values candidates who can grow from the ground up and benefit from their comprehensive training program.
Apply through multiple platforms including Vector Marketing's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you are in the first group considered.
Connect with current sales representatives or managers at Vector Marketing on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting their career progression within the company or asking about their experience with the training program to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'customer interaction,' 'sales,' 'communication skills,' 'training,' and 'flexible schedule' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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