About this role
Job Title: ADE OR (Field Business Development Representative) Job Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a brand-new delivery program in the region by recruiting local small businesses to join a hub delivery partner network. You will work closely with a Field Manager and other local contractors to identify prospective businesses, present the program, qualify participants, and guide them through the application and onboarding process. The position is highly field-based, involves regular travel within a two-hour driving radius, and provides the potential to earn uncapped bonuses and commissions tied directly to partner conversions.
Responsibilities
- Visit prospective small businesses door to door in targeted towns within approximately a two-hour driving distance to introduce the delivery partner program.
- Present and pitch the new program opportunity to business owners and decision makers, clearly explaining benefits and generating interest in applying.
- Qualify prospective businesses based on program criteria and guide them step by step through the application process.
- Lead and manage prospect and applicant activity in a CRM system, including maintaining an organized pipeline in Salesforce.
- Support the Field Manager in planning, coordinating, and hosting recruitment events in the community, such as lunch-and-learn sessions and town hall meetings.
- Collaborate with the Field Manager to build relationships with local influencers and organizations, including chambers of commerce and economic development associations, to drive referrals.
- Import and update Excel spreadsheets into Salesforce on a weekly basis to ensure accurate and timely reporting of recruitment activity.
- Provide exceptional customer service to prospective partners by answering questions, addressing concerns, and helping them resolve issues during the application and onboarding process.
- Drive referrals and new leads through community organizations and networking within the local business ecosystem.
- Perform follow-up and administrative tasks from home, including updating records, sending communications, and preparing materials for field visits and events.
- Travel up to approximately four hours round trip daily as needed to cover the assigned territory and meet recruitment goals.
Essential Skills
- At least 2+ years of experience in sales and/or customer service roles.
- Demonstrated outside or field sales experience, with comfort working primarily in a face-to-face, on-the-road environment.
- CRM experience is required, with Salesforce strongly preferred.
- Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly with small business owners.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively pitch the program and explain requirements.
- High level of professionalism and enthusiasm when working with others in the field and at events.
- Strong sense of urgency and drive to meet recruitment and conversion targets.
- Attention to detail and the ability to identify and solve problems for applicants in real time while in the field.
- Tech-savvy mindset, with experience working with multiple systems and technology tools simultaneously.
- Ability to travel up to approximately four hours round trip daily within the assigned territory.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior field sales experience is a plus and will help you excel in the door-to-door and event-based aspects of this role.
- Previous experience in a role that involved sales negotiations or closing deals with customers is a strong advantage.
- Comfort using Excel for data tracking and importing spreadsheets into CRM systems.
- Experience collaborating with community organizations, chambers of commerce, or economic development associations is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to build community partnerships with local small businesses.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently in the field while staying aligned with team goals.
- Strong organizational skills to manage a large pipeline of prospects and follow-up tasks across multiple towns.
Work Environment
This is a highly field-based position located in or near Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, and Jacksonville, Oregon. You will spend approximately 80% of your time in the field visiting businesses and attending community events, and about 20% of your time working from home on follow-up and administrative tasks such as updating Salesforce and preparing outreach materials. The role requires daily travel within a radius of up to two hours each way, with mileage reimbursement provided. You will use technology tools including Salesforce and Excel on a regular basis to manage your pipeline and report activity. The environment is fast-paced, community-focused, and centered on building strong relationships with local small businesses. Compensation includes uncapped bonuses tied to partner recruitment milestones, reimbursement for phone expenses, and per-mile travel reimbursement, creating a performance-driven yet collaborative atmosphere.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Medford, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Medford, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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