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Inside & Outside Sales Representative

Rapid Response

Syracuse, NY · HybridFull-time$24–28/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$24–28/hr
Location
Syracuse, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Inside & Outside Sales Representative develops new business in the New England market from the Syracuse headquarters and manages and grows the New York State market through client visits. The role works with an Account Manager to generate leads, build customer relationships, and represent Rapid Response to prospective clients. No direct sales experience is required; hands-on training is provided.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication, nice to haveRapport Building, nice to havePersuasive Presentations, nice to haveConfidence, nice to haveProfessionalism, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveReliability, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveMicrosoft Office Suite, requiredWord, requiredExcel, requiredPowerPoint, requiredZoho CRM, nice to haveTriangulum AI, nice to haveCustomer Service, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredConfidentiality, requiredFollow-Through, requiredSales Presentations, nice to haveLead Generation, nice to haveSales Prospecting, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Military, nice to have2+ Years Customer Service Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Location

This position is based in Syracuse, NY, with approximately 70% of time spent working on-site at our facility and 30% spent traveling throughout New York State (excluding New York City).

Job Summary

As an Inside & Outside Sales Representative at Rapid Response, you will play a dual role: building new business opportunities in the New England market from our Syracuse headquarters while also traveling approximately 30% of the time to manage and grow the New York State market (excluding NYC). You will collaborate closely with the Account Manager, generating leads, building relationships, and representing our industry-leading brand to prospective customers.

This role is ideal for a personable, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. No direct sales experience is required - we provide hands-on training to help you meet sales goals, deliver impactful client presentations, and make meaningful connections. You will be part of an industry-leading team and contribute to our mission of protecting life and property nationwide.

Salary Range

$24.00-$28.00

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Travel approximately 30% of the time throughout New York State (excluding NYC) to meet with prospects, manage relationships, and expand the customer base.

  • Build and develop new business opportunities in the New England market from our Syracuse headquarters.

  • Collaborate with the Account Manager to prospect new business opportunities within both territories.

  • Source new sales opportunities through outbound calls, emails, inbound lead follow-up, and appointment scheduling.

  • Perform lead generation and maintain accurate, timely records in the company’s CRM system.

  • Cultivate relationships with potential clients while educating them on our brand and services.

  • Represent the company by leading sales presentations to prospective clients.

  • Schedule and prepare appointments for the Account Manager.

  • Provide responsive customer support, ensuring satisfaction and timely resolution of requests.

  • Maintain client accounts by conducting quarterly business calls.

  • Assist with closing deals and contribute to overall team growth and success.

  • Support the Sales and Marketing teams to ensure smooth operations across the sales process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and present persuasively.

  • Confidence and professionalism in customer interactions.

  • Ability to balance multitasking with accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Strong organizational skills and reliability in managing a dynamic workload.

  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree, equivalent Military, or 2+ years of relevant work experience in customer service

  • No prior sales experience required - training provided.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with urgency and follow-through.

  • Strong team player with an understanding of confidentiality and proprietary information.

Working Conditions

  • Some work is performed in an office environment and various client locations for on-site sales visits. Travel to client sites, prospective client sites, events and tradeshows. Travel up to 30%. Employee may be subject to some lifting up to 25lbs.

Equipment Used

  • Operates standard office equipment with emphasis on PC/Microsoft Office Suite, Zoho CRM, and Company’s Triangulum AI software. Responsible for the physical condition, maintenance and effective utilization of assigned company owned equipment including, but not limited to computer systems and peripherals, cellular telephone, demonstration kits, and vehicles assigned or rented by the Company for business use. Required to maintain daily mileage and maintenance logs for assigned/used vehicles as related to business use.

What awaits you at Rapid Response

  • Annual salary increases

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time

  • Wellness Program + Wellness DAYS OFF

  • Internal advancement opportunities

  • The opportunity to make an impact on communities across the country every day

About Rapid Response

Rapid Response Monitoring is a national leader in the monitoring of alarms and security systems. Designated as an Essential Business by the Department of Homeland Security, we are dedicated to protecting life and property. Founded and headquartered in Syracuse since 1992, with offices in California and Nevada. Our growing organization serves as a critical response center focused on protecting life, residences, and businesses. Whether it’s a kitchen fire, an intruder at a business, a family member experiencing a medical emergency, or preventative non-emergency customer service conversations, our heroes are here to serve every day - 24/7, 365 days a year. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the monitoring backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country. If you are in search of a unique, rewarding career opportunity in an industry like no other, join #TeamRapid!

Located in Franklin Square, Rapid Response prides itself as a newly remodeled state-of-the-art facility containing ultra-modern technology. From touch-free entrances and continual sanitization to iPad break rooms and comfortable lounge areas, our employees enjoy a pristine and contemporary work environment.

Additional Information

Rapid Response offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments. We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities. For more information, view our website at https://www.rrms.com/careers/. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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How this job compares

Set against the 8,701 open Sales Representative jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24–28/hr
  • New York median$21–25/hr58 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–21/hr886 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is 8% above the New York median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Sales Representative hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 467 open Sales Representative jobs in New York and 8,701 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Sales Representative postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,942 postings).
Education
613 of the 8,701 open Sales Representative jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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