Field Sales Representative
Nielsen
Boston, MAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- SalesRecruitingStatisticsCustomer serviceHRIS
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales95%Customer service32%Recruiting16%of 19 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Field Sales Representative, you will be the face of Nielsen, recruiting households to participate in Nielsen ratings. This role is field-based, sales-oriented, and requires spending 75% or more of your week in the field driving to and recruiting homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive to selected homes using a company-provided vehicle.
- Recruit statistically selected households unannounced and conduct in-person interviews.
- Explain participation clearly, build rapport, and encourage enrollment.
- Collect and enter household demographic and technical data accurately.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance procedures.
- Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets.
- Overnight stays may be required in another metro area based on business needs (up to 50% of time).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Strong computer skills, including mobile devices and common workplace applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English for participant conversations, documentation, and safety-related interactions.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience.
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
- Strong sales, customer service, relationship building, and organizational skills.
- Adaptability to adapt to a wide range of home and community environments while maintaining professionalism.
- Must reside in the Boston area.
Physical Requirements
- Willingness and ability to be outside, in all weather conditions, recruiting preselected residential addresses.
- Ability to navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, and driveways (paved and unpaved) and a wide variety of entrances into people’s homes.
- Drive for extended periods, including up to 8 hours a day.
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Kneel, bend, and move through residential entryways as needed.
- Ability to walk one-half mile.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.