Is Credence Innovations Commission Only? How Pay Works
company · Oct 22, 2026 · 6 min read · By The Credence Team
Is Credence Innovations commission only? The representative job is commission based, so your pay depends on the sales you make. Credence Innovations is a field-marketing firm founded in Indianapolis in 2016, and our representatives work a sales job in a store. We want you to know how the pay works before you spend time on an application. This post covers what the job involves, how commission pay works, what people tend to worry about, and who does well in it.
Is Credence Innovations commission only?
The representative job is a commission-based sales job in a store. Your pay is tied to your sales.
Who we are and who our representatives work for
We've been a field-marketing firm since 2016. Our representatives are trained, and they work in stores selling products for Fortune 500 brands. We work nationally, across several regions.
Why we're putting this up front
Most people who search this want a straight answer before they sit through an interview. That's reasonable. How you get paid affects whether a job works for you, so you should know it at the start.
What the job is
You sell Fortune 500 brands' products to shoppers inside retail stores.
A sales job in a store
A representative talks with shoppers, explains the product, answers questions and asks for the sale. It's all in person, in the store, during store hours. You represent the brand to the customer, and your results come down to the sales you help make.
Training
Representatives get training before they start and keep getting it on the job. This post doesn't cover how long training lasts or what format it takes. Ask us in your interview. We'll tell you how long it runs and who leads it.
Regions
We work at a national level, and each representative works within a region. Ask which region you'd be placed in and whether the job involves any travel.
How commission pay works in a sales job
With commission pay, you earn based on what you sell. That means your pay can change from one pay period to the next.
What commission means
A commission is a share of a sale that goes to the person who made it. Some jobs pay only commission. Others combine it with other pay. Whatever the setup for a specific job, you should get it in writing before you accept.
What affects your pay
In any sales job in a store, commission pay depends on how many sales you close, which products you sell and the rate on each, how many hours you work, and how busy the store is. You get better with practice, so your first weeks probably won't look like your later ones.
Pay questions to ask in your interview
Is the job commission only, or is there other pay? How is commission calculated, and on which products? How often are representatives paid? Do representatives pay for anything, like fees, materials or travel? What does a normal week of hours look like? Ask for the answers in writing.
Why you won't find earnings figures here
We don't publish earnings figures or stories about top earners. Commission pay is different for every person, and one number can mislead someone who's making a real decision. We'd rather go through the pay setup with you in an interview, where you can ask follow-up questions.
What people worry about
The worries we hear most are uneven income, whether we're an MLM, and whether there are hidden costs.
Unpredictable pay
That's a fair worry. Commission pay is harder to predict than an hourly wage or a salary, especially when you're new. If you need the same amount every week to pay rent, take that seriously. Some people keep savings set aside while they're learning the job.
Is it an MLM or a pyramid scheme?
People sometimes search "Credence Innovations MLM" because MLMs involve selling too. To check any company, look at where the money goes. In an MLM, people often pay to join, buy their own inventory and earn by recruiting others. Our representatives sell Fortune 500 brands' products to shoppers in stores. Ask us whether you'd pay anything to start, whether you'd buy inventory, and whether your pay depends on recruiting. Then judge our answers yourself.
Hidden costs and unclear expectations
In any job, unclear expectations are behind a lot of bad experiences. Before you accept, ask about hours, region, training, when you get paid and whether anything costs you money. If an answer is vague, ask again. A good employer will answer without pushing you.
Reading reviews and complaints
Employee reviews and discussions are on Glassdoor, Indeed and Reddit. Read several and check the dates. A pattern that shows up across many posts tells you more than one angry review or one glowing one. Look for details about the role, the region and the time period. Then bring your questions to the interview.
Who the job suits and who it doesn't
It suits people who like talking with strangers, can live with uneven pay, and want to learn sales in person.
People who tend to do well
The people who do well are usually comfortable starting conversations. They can hear no without it draining them, they keep track of their own numbers, and they want coaching. Recent graduates often ask whether a commission-based sales job makes sense as a first job out of college. We think it can be a good start if you have some savings to lean on and you want to learn sales.
People who may want something else
Maybe you need a fixed paycheck right away, or you don't like approaching people, or you want a desk job with set tasks. If so, a commission-based sales job in a store probably isn't the right fit. It's better to figure that out now.
Questions to ask yourself
Can I cover my bills while my income goes up and down? Do I like talking with people I don't know? Will I take coaching and come back after a slow day? Do I want a career in sales?
Applying and what to expect
Apply through our current Credence Innovations job listings, and bring every pay question you have to the interview.
Reading the listings
Read each listing for the role, region and duties. If it doesn't answer something, write the question down for the interview.
What to ask us
Ask whether the job is commission only, how commission is calculated, how training works, which region you'd work in and whether anything costs you money. We'll answer all of it.
Contacting the office
Our headquarters is in Indianapolis. You can reach the office through the contact options on our website, before you apply or before your interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the pay and job questions we get most.
Is Credence Innovations commission only?
The representative job is a commission-based sales job in a store, so pay is tied to sales. Ask for the full pay setup in writing during your interview.
What does a Credence Innovations representative do?
Representatives are trained, then work in stores for Fortune 500 brands, talking with shoppers and selling those brands' products.
Does Credence Innovations publish earnings figures?
No. Commission pay is different for each person. We go over how pay works in the interview.
How do I check whether a sales job is an MLM?
Find out whether you'd pay to join, buy inventory or earn from recruiting. You can ask us the same three questions.
If you're a recent graduate or early in your career and thinking about sales, or you're a brand looking for a field-marketing partner, contact Credence Innovations through our website. Someone at our Indianapolis office will answer your questions.