Field Sales Representative

Job Title: Field Sales Representative

Company: Nielsen

About the Role

As a Field Sales Representative, you will be the face of Nielsen, responsible for recruiting households to participate in Nielsen ratings. This role requires spending 75% or more of your week in the field, driving to and recruiting homes. It is well-suited for individuals with sales experience who enjoy meeting new people, working independently, and building trust quickly.

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

• High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong computer skills, including mobile devices and common workplace applications.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• 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.
• Strong sales, customer service, relationship building, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to a wide range of home and community environments while maintaining professionalism.
• Candidates must reside in the Fort Worth/North Dallas area.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to be outside, in all weather conditions recruiting preselected residential addresses.
• Able 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.

Who Should Consider This Job

This is a non-traditional desk job. It is a field-based, sales-oriented role where you can use your communication skills, resilience, and ability to build trust to make a real impact in the communities you serve. If your experience aligns with some of the core skills and qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

• Holistic Rewards: Comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and generous paid time off. Potential benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.
• Compensation Transparency: Base salary range will be adjusted based on final work location. Individual pay is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.