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Independent Contractor – Outbound Sales Consultant (Hourly + Commission)

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Company: American Payroll Group (APG)

Location: Remote (South Africa only – U.S. market)

Compensation: $3–$5/hour + Commission – Unlimited Earnings

About American Payroll Group (APG)

American Payroll Group helps U.S. businesses simplify payroll, tax compliance, and HR administration. We work with small and mid-sized companies across industries to reduce costs, stay compliant, and streamline operations.

We’re expanding rapidly and are looking for motivated outbound sales professionals who thrive on cold calling, closing deals, and earning uncapped commission.

Position Overview

As an Outbound Sales Consultant (Independent Contractor), you will be responsible for reaching out to cold and warm leads by phone, qualifying prospects, presenting payroll solutions, quoting pricing, and passing verified, ready-to-onboard clients to our onboarding team.

This is a high-volume outbound role ideal for self-starters who want strong earning potential through both hourly pay and commission.

Most activity is outbound cold calling, with occasional inbound calls.

What You’ll Be Doing

Sales & Outreach

  • Make outbound cold calls to U.S. businesses

  • Handle occasional inbound inquiries

  • Build quick rapport and uncover payroll/HR needs

Lead Qualification

  • Verify business details

  • Confirm decision-maker interest

  • Ensure prospects meet APG onboarding criteria

Present & Quote

  • Clearly explain APG payroll services and benefits

  • Provide pricing quotes using our simple structure

Handoff to Onboarding

  • Submit qualified, closed leads to the onboarding team

  • Ensure clean documentation for smooth client setup

Compensation Structure (Hourly + Commission)

You earn both a base hourly rate and commission on every client that successfully onboards and pays.

  • $3–$5 per hour (based on experience)

  • Commission per closed deal + recurring potential

  • No cap on earnings

  • High-volume opportunity

Top performers can earn significant monthly income.

(Full commission breakdown provided after interview.)

Who This Role Is Perfect For

  • Cold calling professionals

  • Remote sales reps

  • Commission-driven closers

  • Appointment setters ready to close deals

  • Anyone who thrives on performance-based income

Requirements

Must Have

  • Strong spoken English

  • Confidence on the phone

  • Comfortable making 80–200+ calls per day

  • Sales mindset and resilience to rejection

  • Reliable internet and calling setup

  • Self-discipline (fully remote)

Nice to Have

  • B2B sales experience

  • Payroll, SaaS, or financial services experience

  • CRM experience

We provide scripts, training, and lead sources.

Independent Contractor Terms

This is a contractor role (not an employee position).

You control

  • Your schedule

  • Your workload

  • Your earnings

Why Join APG?

  • Fast-growing company

  • Hourly pay + unlimited commission potential

  • 100% remote (South Africa-based)

  • Proven service businesses need

  • High-volume outbound environment

If you’re hungry, consistent, and coachable — this role can be extremely lucrative.

Shortlisted candidates will receive a quick interview and full commission breakdown.

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