Connecticut sales representative employment contract template

Connecticut Sales Representative Employment Contract

This Connecticut Sales Representative Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Effective Date], by and between [Company Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Company Address] (“Company”), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position:

• The Company hereby employs Employee as a Sales Representative.
• Job Responsibilities:
  • Prospecting and acquiring new clients in assigned Connecticut territories.
  • Maintaining regular contact with existing accounts.
  • Conducting product demonstrations and sales presentations.
  • Preparing customized proposals and quotations.
  • Reaching and surpassing monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely sales records in CRM systems.
  • Timely and truthful submission of sales reports.
  • Compliance with advertising and promotional policies.
  • Attending trade shows, training sessions, and client events.
  • Representing the Company in a professional manner in all sales dealings.

2. Territory and Accounts:

• Option A: Employee’s primary territory shall be the following counties/cities in Connecticut: [List of Counties/Cities].
• Option B: Employee will be assigned specific accounts as determined by the Company, and these may change from time to time at the Company’s discretion. A current list will be maintained in the CRM and provided to employee.
• Option C: Employee’s territory is the entire state of Connecticut.
• Restrictions Regarding Competitive Accounts: Employee is prohibited from soliciting or conducting business with the following competitive accounts: [List of Competitive Accounts].
• Exclusivity:
  • Option A: Customer lists are exclusive.
  • Option B: Customer lists are non-exclusive.

3. Work Location:

• Employee's work will primarily involve field work throughout the assigned Connecticut territory.
• Expectation for in-person meetings at the Company’s office located at [Company Address] at least [Number] days per [Week/Month].
• Option A: Employee is authorized to use a remote office at [Remote Office Address].
• Option B: Employee is not authorized to use a remote office.
• Mileage Reimbursement: The Company will reimburse Employee for mileage incurred while conducting Company business in accordance with Connecticut wage and labor laws, at the rate of [Dollar Amount] per mile. Employee must submit expense reports within [Number] days of incurring the expense, including original receipts for all expenses exceeding [Dollar Amount].

4. Employment Status and Hours:

• Employee’s employment with the Company is full-time.
• The minimum weekly work hours are [Number].
• Expectation for field time is [Number] hours per week and office time is [Number] hours per week.
• Option A: Employee is classified as an exempt employee and is not eligible for overtime pay.
• Option B: Employee is classified as a non-exempt employee and is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Connecticut law.
• State-Mandated Rest and Break Periods: Employee is entitled to and must take all rest and break periods as mandated by Connecticut law.
• Work Schedule Adjustments: The Company reserves the right to adjust Employee’s work schedule or assignments based on business needs, in accordance with Connecticut law.

5. Compensation:

• Base Salary: Employee’s base salary shall be [Dollar Amount] per [Year/Month/Pay Period], payable [Frequency of Payment].
• Commission Structure:
  • Option A: Employee shall receive a commission of [Percentage]% on all Net Sales generated in their territory.
  • Option B: The commission structure is as follows: [Detailed Commission Structure, including formulas, payment triggers, and calculation methods].
• Connecticut-Mandated Timing for Commission Payments: Commissions will be paid to Employee within [Number] days of the end of each [Month/Quarter], and final payment of commissions will be made within 30 days of termination of employment, as required by Connecticut law.
• Option A: Minimum Commission Guarantee: The company guarantees a minimum commission of [Dollar Amount] per [Month/Quarter].
• Option B: Commission Draw: Employee will receive a commission draw of [Dollar Amount] per [Month/Quarter].
• Payment Cycle: Salary and commissions will be paid [Frequency of Payment] on [Day of the Week/Month].
• Expense Reimbursement: The Company will reimburse Employee for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred while conducting Company business, including travel, meals, lodging, and tolls, in accordance with Connecticut Department of Labor standards. Expense reports must be submitted with original receipts within [Number] days of the expense being incurred.
• Bonus/Incentives:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible for a performance-based bonus, as determined by Company policy.
  • Option B: Employee is not eligible for any bonuses.

6. Benefits:

• Health Insurance:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible to participate in the Company’s health insurance plan after [Number] days of employment, with the Company contributing [Percentage]% of the premium.
  • Option B: Employee is not eligible for health insurance.
• Dental Insurance:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible to participate in the Company’s dental insurance plan after [Number] days of employment, with the Company contributing [Percentage]% of the premium.
  • Option B: Employee is not eligible for dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible to participate in the Company’s vision insurance plan after [Number] days of employment, with the Company contributing [Percentage]% of the premium.
  • Option B: Employee is not eligible for vision insurance.
• 401(k) or Pension Plans:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) plan after [Number] months of employment.
  • Option B: Employee is not eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• Connecticut Paid Sick Leave: Employee is entitled to earn paid sick leave at a rate of at least 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, up to at least 40 hours per year, in accordance with Connecticut law.
• Paid Vacation/PTO: Employee is entitled to [Number] days of paid vacation/PTO per year.
• Holiday Pay: Employee is entitled to [Number] paid holidays per year.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage:
  • Option A: The Company provides short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Option B: The Company does not provide short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance:
  • Option A: The Company provides basic life insurance coverage.
  • Option B: The Company does not provide life insurance.
• Company-Provided Devices/Vehicles:
  • Option A: The Company will provide Employee with a [Device Type, e.g., laptop, cell phone].
  • Option B: The Company will not provide Employee with a [Device Type, e.g., laptop, cell phone].
• Mileage Reimbursement: As stated in section 3.
• Professional Development/Sales Training Reimbursement:
  • Option A: The Company will reimburse Employee for pre-approved professional development or sales training expenses up to [Dollar Amount] per year.
  • Option B: The Company will not reimburse Employee for professional development or sales training.
• Other Voluntary Benefits: [List of other voluntary benefits].

7. Intellectual Property:

• All sales strategies, client data, proprietary product knowledge, and work product developed by Employee during their employment with the Company shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company.
• Upon termination of employment, Employee shall immediately return or destroy all Company documents, proprietary information, and contact lists, in compliance with Connecticut privacy and trade secret laws.

8. Confidentiality:

• Employee agrees to hold confidential all business plans, marketing strategies, client lists, buyer contacts, pricing, margin information, and proprietary sales data of the Company.
• Employee shall take all necessary steps to preserve the trade secret status of the Company’s confidential information, as defined under the Connecticut Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
• The obligations of confidentiality under this Section shall continue [Number] years beyond the termination of Employee’s employment.
• Exceptions: The obligations of confidentiality under this Section shall not apply to information that: (i) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of Employee; (ii) is lawfully received by Employee from a third party without restriction on disclosure; or (iii) is required to be disclosed by law or court order.

9. Customer Information:

• Employee agrees to handle and protect customer information in accordance with Connecticut data privacy and consumer protection statutes, including the Connecticut Data Breach Notification Law.

10. Electronic Device and CRM Use:

• Employee shall use company-provided electronic devices, CRM systems, and sales collateral only for legitimate business purposes.
• Personal use is strictly limited to [Specify Limitations].
• Employee agrees to comply with all mandatory IT security requirements and password protocols.

11. Non-Solicitation:

• Employee agrees not to solicit any of the Company’s customers, leads, or employees for a period of [Number] [Months/Years] following the termination of employment.

12. Non-Compete:

• During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] [Months/Years] following the termination of employment, Employee shall not directly or indirectly engage in any business that competes with the Company within the following geographic area: [Defined Geographic Area – limited to realistic Connecticut sales territories].
• The non-compete restriction applies to the following products and services: [Clearly Identified Products and Services].

13. At-Will Employment:

• Employee's employment with the Company is at-will, meaning that either the Company or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to the Company’s obligation to pay wages due as required by Connecticut law.
• Voluntary Resignation: Employee shall provide the Company with [Number] weeks' written notice of resignation.
• Employer-Initiated Termination:
  • For-Cause: The company can terminate for cause, defined as [list reasons for termination with cause].
  • Without-Cause: The company can terminate without cause, according to Connecticut law.
• Final Pay: Employee’s final paycheck, including all earned wages and commissions, will be paid no later than the next regularly scheduled payday, as required by Connecticut law.
• Return of Property: Upon termination of employment, Employee shall immediately return all Company property, including but not limited to laptops, cell phones, CRM access credentials, samples, and sales literature.

14. Dispute Resolution:

• In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through internal complaint processes.
• If internal processes fail, the parties agree to participate in mediation or arbitration in Connecticut.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut. Venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Connecticut.

15. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity:

• The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Connecticut law.

16. Sexual Harassment:

• The Company complies with Connecticut’s sexual harassment training requirements. Employee will receive sexual harassment prevention training upon hire and periodically thereafter, as required by Connecticut law.

17. Employee Conduct and Ethics:

• Employee shall conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with all Company policies regarding employee conduct, ethical sales practices, and anti-bribery restrictions.

18. Workers’ Compensation and Safety:

• The Company participates in workers’ compensation insurance. Employee shall comply with all Connecticut occupational health and safety rules for field-based roles.

19. Policy Acknowledgment:

• Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the Company’s employee handbook and code of conduct.

20. Connecticut Mandated Notices and Statements:

• Employee acknowledges receipt of the Connecticut Wage Payment Notice and other legally required labor and employment posters.

21. Adjustability:

• The non-statutory elements of this contract may be adjusted by the Company to account for changes in territory, product line, commission structure, or employer policy. Employee will be notified of any changes to this contract in writing.

22. Entire Agreement:

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior sales employment agreements, negotiations, understandings, and discussions, whether oral or written.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Company Legal Name]

By: [Name of Authorized Representative]

Title: [Title of Authorized Representative]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________