Sales Development Specialist

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Pride Global/Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking a Sales Development Specialist to work for one of our top clients in Macon, GA.
 
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Start Date: 07/07/2026
Employment Type: Contract
Job Title: Sales Development Specialist
Pay rate: $26/hr. to $29.00/hr.
Location: Macon, GA
Duration: Till 07/09/2027, with possible extension

Location: Macon, GA

• Candidate must be within 40 minutes of location above.
• Would love to see candidates with 2 years successful sales experience selling to SMB (especially restaurants or food/beverage) 
• We are looking for an Associate, Growth Merchant Lead (aGML) for Emerging Markets to join our Outside Sales team. 
• As an Associate, Growth Merchant Lead (aGML) for Emerging Markets, you are responsible for winning new business across your assigned geography and contributing to the overall growth strategy. You will travel to emerging markets and manage a largely transactional deal cycle to drive new partnerships with the best local and regional restaurants. You'll coordinate your work with a Regional Sales Manager on our Outside Sales team where you'll have direct access to market and partnership information, sales tools including sales sheets, gift cards, and business cards, and more. 
• This is a field sales position with most transactions being done face-to-face. As a part of this position, travel throughout the territory is required. 
• The majority of travel throughout the territory will be within 2 hours of the city hired for but may also include several overnights (hotel) and longer travel days (6-7 hours driving or a plane flight). Travel costs will be covered by the company. 
• Travel will be monitored in this position to ensure compliance. 
• Travel and expand the footprint in "emerging markets” – untapped markets across the country primarily in rural areas. 
• Sell restaurant owners the value of partnering with and negotiate revenue share agreements. 
• Excel in a fast-paced, transactional deal cycle and close new business within days. 
• Pay will include base compensation and additional commission for every new restaurant partnership. 
• The On Target Earnings (OTE) for commissions are $1900 per month, with the opportunity of exceeding this amount. The commission is uncapped. 
• You have 2.5+ years of sales experience, in a closing sales role or related experience. 
• You have the ability to travel, as you will travel to destination markets (at least 50% of the time) to meet with restaurant owners. 
• You are efficient and strategic with inside and outside sales tactics to reach goals. 
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy building strategies and playbooks for scalable success

ABOUT US:
Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.
 
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
 
Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.