Sales Consultant - Telephone Sales (Tampa Bay Area)

The TampaBayTide Project is redefining how local communities connect with businesses. The Tampa Bay platform empowers residents with smart discovery tools and helps local entrepreneurs grow through advanced advertising and SaaS solutions. The ecosystem combines AI-powered search, interactive maps, eCommerce tools, and SaaS solutions designed to help small and medium businesses grow their visibility and revenue.

We are seeking high-performing Sales Consultants to drive subscription and SaaS sales for local businesses in Tampa Bay . This role plays a key part in expanding our footprint and strengthening our recurring revenue model.

Key Focus Areas

• Selling subscription-based search result placements
• Promoting SaaS tools for customer management, billing, and SMB automation

• Proactively reach out to local businesses via outbound calls.
• Educate business owners on the value of Tampa Bay Tide’s digital solutions.
• Develop and manage a consistent pipeline of prospects.
• Increase customer lifetime value through renewals and upselling.
• Ensure accurate CRM tracking and reporting.
• Contribute market intelligence and business feedback to the team.

Position & Structure

The role is structured in three phases:

• Phase A: Independent Contractor, Account Executive (1099)
• Phase B: Independent Contractor, Senior Account Executive (1099)
• Phase C: Potential transition to Full-Time Employment (W-2), subject to successful performance and Company discretion

Phase A - Account Executive, Independent Contractor (1099)

Duration: Initial 2-3 calendar months (dependent on performance)

• Status: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Compensation: Fixed monthly compensation: $2,000 monthly
• Sales commission: 50% of the initial monthly billing

Phase B - Senior Account Executive, Independent Contractor (1099)

Duration: Calendar months 3-9 (dependent on performance)

• Status: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Compensation: Fixed monthly compensation: $4,000 monthly
• Sales commission: 30% of the initial monthly billing and 15% of all trailing revenue.

C - Full-Time Employment (W-2)

Subject to the successful completion of the initial independent contractor periods, the Company may, at its sole discretion, offer you full-time employment.

• Status: Full-Time Employee (W-2)
• Benefit package
• Compensation: Base salary: USD 5’000 per month
• Sales commission: 20% of the initial monthly billing and 10% of all trailing revenue.

In addition:

• Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).
• Long-term career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Involvement in a fast-growing tech platform, artificial intelligence and reshaping local commerce.

Job Type: Initially Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

REQUIREMENTS

• A driven and results-oriented professional who excels at building strong business relationships.
• Experience in media, print advertising, or SaaS sales is essential.
• A confident, articulate communicator who can quickly establish rapport with local business owners.
• Highly self-motivated, goal-focused, and committed to developing stable, recurring income.
• Well-versed in the Tampa Bay market and genuinely passionate about supporting the growth of local businesses.
• Existing connections from previous roles in magazines, radio, Yellow Pages or SaaS platforms are a strong advantage.