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Outside Sales Consultant - Des Plaines, IL

Fiserv · IL · Remote available · $39,600–$92,400 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to find customers with no warm leads.

What they are checking: Whether they have the self-driven prospecting habits a 100 percent hunter role needs.

Tell me about a time you made a sale through a referral.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to build and use referrals from happy customers.

What motivates you in a role paid largely on results?

What they are checking: Whether their motivation fits a performance-based compensation model.

What would you do

Chicago has a crowded restaurant scene. How would you stand out to owners at the Goose Island Restaurant Depot?

What they are checking: Whether they can find a credible angle in a competitive market without overpromising.

An owner says another rep promised them things that never happened. How do you rebuild trust?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust by being specific about what will and won't happen.

How do you get past a manager to reach the actual owner?

What they are checking: Whether they can find the decision maker respectfully.

About the work

What do you know about online ordering, tableside payment and kitchen display features in restaurant POS?

What they are checking: Whether they understand modern restaurant tools well enough to sell a full platform.

How do you qualify whether a restaurant is a good fit for Clover?

What they are checking: Whether they qualify carefully so they sell to merchants who will stay.

Walk me through how you would handle the objection that the rates are too high.

What they are checking: Whether they can discuss total value and costs clearly instead of just cutting price.

How do you organize your day when you split time between the store and the field?

What they are checking: Whether they manage time well across store shifts and field visits.

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The full job description

As published by Fiserv.

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv. We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. Job Title Outside Sales Consultant - Des Plaines, IL Meet Clover from Fiserv, a leading cloud-based, all-in-one commerce platform designed for today’s businesses. Trusted by merchants worldwide, Clover helps businesses accept payments, streamline operations, and unlock growth through powerful tools and insights. From small businesses to growing enterprises, Clover empowers merchants to run their businesses more efficiently and deliver better customer experiences. Join us and help transform the way businesses operate and thrive. About the role: Join our Restaurant Depot field sales team, where innovation meets opportunity. You will be at the forefront of transforming the restaurant industry with our award-winning Clover point-of-sale solutions. What you will do: · This is a 100% hunter and field-based role. · Proactively engage with business owners & restauranteurs within Restaurant Depot, initiating face-to-face conversations to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions. · Build and nurture relationships by scheduling in-person appointments at client’s restaurants/business to demonstrate the value of Clover and solutions for streamlining operations and boosting revenue. · Drive sales growth by levering deep product knowledge to educate potential customers on POS systems and online ordering platforms, converting leads into loyal clients through personalized consultative selling strategies. · Install Clover systems at Client locations and provide hands-on training to ensure smooth integration and optimal use. · Exemplify Fiserv core values by upholding the highest ethical standards and fostering genuine connections with clients and colleagues alike. This role requires travel within the Des Plaines, IL area, collaborating with Restaurant Depot Locations to introduce Clover to restaurant owners. Experience that you will need to have: · High School Diploma/GED · 2 years of experience in a quota-driven, self-sourcing sales environment, particularly with small to medium-sized clients. · 2 years of experience cold calling & prospecting. · 2 years of experience with independently generating leads. · Ability to work flexible hours as needed. · Reliable transportation. Experience that would be great to have: · 3 years of sales experience. · Proficient technical skills · Bachelors Degree Salary Range $39,600.00 - $92,400.00 These pay ranges apply to employees in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ. For commission eligible employees, the successful candidate is eligible to earn commissions pursuant to the terms of the applicable Fiserv Sales Compensation Plan. It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran. Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please: • Apply using your legal name • Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable). Our commitment to Equal Opportunity: Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com . Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information. Note to agencies: Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions. Warning about fake job posts: Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.

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