Growth Merchant Lead – Emerging Markets Job Listing at Kelly Services in Peru, IL (Job ID 10137400)

Description

Title: Growth Merchant Lead – Emerging Markets
Location: Peru, IL (must reside within 40 minutes; regular territory travel required) 
Classification: W2 under Staffing Supplier 
Contract Duration: March 31, 2026 – July 4, 2026 
Compensation: $29 per hour base + uncapped commission (On Target Earnings [OTE] $1,750/month; commission structure explained during interview) 
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided 

 

Position Overview 

A proactive outside sales team is seeking a Growth Merchant Lead to develop new business and grow partnerships with restaurants and food/beverage merchants in emerging and rural markets. This field-based position focuses on transactional, in-person sales cycles, territory growth, and relationship-building. Frequent regional travel is a requirement, and all travel expenses are covered. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct regular travel within the assigned territory (primarily within 2 hours of Peru, IL, with some overnights/extended travel as needed) to prospect for, present to, and close new merchant partnerships. 

• Present compelling value propositions to restaurant and small business owners, negotiate partnership agreements, and onboard new accounts efficiently. 

• Effectively manage a high-velocity, transactional sales process, consistently closing new business. 

• Work closely with a Regional Sales Manager, sharing insights and collaborating with the wider outside sales team. 

• Utilize provided sales resources and tools to maximize performance and close rates. 

• Maintain comprehensive records of travel and sales activities in compliance with travel and expense policies (employer-paid). 

 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 2 years of successful sales experience in a closing role—experience selling to SMBs, restaurants, or food/beverage establishments strongly preferred. 

• History of achieving or exceeding new business quotas in a fast-paced setting. 

• Willing and able to travel at least 50% of the time, including overnights as required. 

• Adept at both inside and outside sales strategies to consistently reach goals. 

• Entrepreneurial approach; enthusiastic about building strategies and playbooks for repeatable success. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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