Sales Training and Junk Removal at Southwind in Minneapolis, MN

Ready to build a high-energy career where every day is different? Join our Field Sales & Service Team and help us deliver exceptional customer moments and powerful service experiences. We're Southwind— the highest-performing 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group — built on integrity, accountability, and investing in people. Sales In-Training/ Truck Team 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Location: Minneapolis, MN Pay: $26–$31+/hour (Profit Share + Tips + $16.50/hr base) Job Type: Full-Time

Are you interested in getting into sales, but do not know where to start?

At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we train people from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to develop real-world sales skills in a fast-paced, active environment. Our customers called us because they need help solving a problem, and they have already decided to spend money to fix that problem. Your job is to build trust, create a great experience, confidently price the job, and close the sale on-site.

You will learn how to communicate with customers, overcome objections, negotiate pricing, and deliver excellent service, all while staying active and working with a high-energy team.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide on-site estimates and confidently close sales
• Build trust with customers through strong communication and professionalism
• Remove unwanted items from homes and businesses
• Work efficiently with a team to complete daily routes
• Deliver WOW-level customer service on every job
• Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items throughout the day
• Keep trucks clean, organized, and professional
• Represent the brand with energy, integrity, and professionalism

It is one of the best ways to build foundational sales skills:

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Confidence
• Customer psychology
• Relationship-building
• Closing

Many of our top performers go on to leadership, operations, recruiting, or higher-level sales roles.

Requirements:

• Must be 21+ years old
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to lift 70–85+ lbs repeatedly
• Weekend availability required
• Reliable transportation
• Team-oriented attitude

No junk removal experience needed. We train you.

Schedule:

• 4–5 shifts per week
• 8–10 hour shifts
• Weekend availability required
• Typical start times are 7am or 12pm depending on business needs

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly base pay
• Tips
• Uncapped profit share & performance incentives
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling options
• Advancement opportunities
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement options
• Fun, energetic team environment

Growth Opportunities: We promote from within whenever possible. Advancement pathways may include:

• Certified Sales Lead
• Operations Lead
• People Development Lead
• Senior Sales
• Director of Operations
• Director of People Development
• General Manager

Why Join Us?

At Southwind and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we believe: “Anything is possible. Invest in people. Change the world.”

This is more than a labor job. It is an opportunity to build confidence, communication skills, sales experience, and leadership abilities while earning strong money in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

If you are competitive, outgoing, hardworking, and ready to grow, we want to meet you.

Apply Today!

Start your career with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and join a team that helps people every single day. Southwind encourages team members to lead with innovation and purpose. We're a company built on integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development. Join us and help redefine home services. Apply Now!