Axe Pay is hiring a motivated, relationship-driven Independent Sales Agent to represent our industry-leading payment processing solutions across Clemson, SC and neighboring cities. This is a unique opportunity to build a strong local book of business—backed by Axe Pay and Clemson Athletics (Axe Pay is proud to announce we have signed a 3-year, Small Business Partnership with Clemson Athletics!) that will actively help you open doors and sell a solution merchants genuinely need and want.
About Axe Pay
Axe Pay helps businesses eliminate credit card processing fees through our patented Dual Pricing Program—a simple, compliant approach where card transactions include a small convenience fee (typically 3.99%), while cash customers receive a discount.
We provide complete payment solutions including POS systems, virtual terminals, mobile payments, and secure cloud-based processing, supported by fast next-day funding and 24/7 customer support. Axe Pay serves nearly 20,000 businesses nationwide and is known for hands-on service and merchant-first solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect, present, and close new merchant accounts in the Clemson-area market
- Work closely with Axe Pay and our local partner organization to generate and convert opportunities
- Educate business owners on how Axe Pay reduces (or eliminates) processing costs while improving cash flow
- Build long-term relationships with merchants and local referral partners
- Manage your pipeline from first conversation through close and onboarding handoff
- Maintain accurate activity and pipeline tracking (CRM or similar tools)
Qualifications
Required / Preferred
- Must live in Clemson, SC or within close commuting distance
- 1–3+ years of B2B sales experience (preferred); merchant services, POS, SaaS, telecom, or financial services experience is a plus
- Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and close deals (hunter mentality)
- Strong consultative selling skills—able to uncover merchant pain points and present clear ROI/value
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (in-person, phone, email)
- Comfortable working independently in a performance-driven role; strong time management and follow-through
- Ability to travel locally throughout Clemson and surrounding cities for meetings, networking, and onsite visits
- Proficiency with basic sales tools (CRM, email, calendar, proposal/quote tools)
- Professional, reliable, and able to represent Axe Pay and our partner organization with integrity
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice-to-Haves
- Existing relationships with local business owners, chambers, associations, or referral partners
- Understanding of payment processing, interchange, POS systems, or merchant fee structures
- Experience working partner-driven leads and turning warm introductions into closed business
What You’ll Get
- Strong support from Axe Pay + a local, established partner organization
- A product that’s easy to lead with: merchants want to reduce fees and keep more revenue
- The ability to build a long-term local footprint and recurring income potential
- Training and resources to confidently sell and position Axe Pay’s solutions
Compensation
This is a contract position with a compensation range of $50,000–$80,000+ annually, based on performance.
How to Apply
Reply with your resume and a brief note about: 1. Your sales background 2. Your connection to the Clemson-area business community
