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Telesales Representative

TEKsystems
$20.00 - $24.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Aug 27, 2026
Telesales Representative Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid Opportunity Available) Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $20.00 - $24.00/hour About the Opportunity We are seeking motivated and energetic Telesales Representatives to join a growing team. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy speaking with people, building relationships, and working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. The position focuses on connecting with business owners and decision-makers nationwide to discuss advertising and promotional partnership opportunities. This is a high-volume outbound calling role where success comes from strong communication skills, persistence, and the ability to build rapport quickly. Responsibilities * Make 100+ outbound calls daily to businesses across the United States * Introduce advertising and marketing partnership opportunities to business owners and managers * Build relationships with key decision-makers * Handle objections professionally and confidently * Secure participation agreements and achieve daily performance goals * Maintain accurate records of conversations and activities within CRM systems * Follow up with previous contacts and prospective partners * Meet productivity and quality expectations in a metrics-driven environment Qualifications Required: * Previous experience in outbound calling, telesales, inside sales, call center, customer service, collections, or a similar role * Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills * Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls * Ability to overcome objections and handle rejection professionally * Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously * Strong organizational and time management skills * Ability to work independently and remain productive in a goal-oriented environment Preferred: * Experience using Salesforce or other CRM platforms * Recent experience in telesales, collections, or high-volume outbound calling environments Compensation * $20/hour: Less than 6 months of relevant experience * $21-$22/hour: 1-2 years of relevant experience * $23-$24/hour: 2+ years of recent outbound calling, telesales, collections, or high-volume call center experience Schedule * Monday-Friday * 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM * 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks Training & Development * Structured onboarding and call-shadowing program * Hands-on training before handling calls independently * Ongoing coaching and support from experienced team leaders * Professional development and growth opportunities Work Environment * Collaborative and team-oriented office environment * Fully onsite during training and onboarding * Hybrid schedule available after approximately 4-6 weeks based on performance and attendance * Eligible employees may work remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays * Employees working remotely must provide their own compatible equipment Why Join Us? * Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential * Supportive leadership and coaching-focused management team * Competitive pay and benefits eligibility * Growing organization with advancement opportunities * Dynamic, performance-driven culture that rewards success Apply today if you enjoy speaking with people, building professional relationships, and working toward measurable goals in a fast-paced sales environment. #centralpriority26 Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.