Outside Sales Representative - Military Veterans
at Spectrum
JOB SUMMARY
Connect people and communities by offering best-in-class telecommunication services through door-to-door solicitation of new prospective customers.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Tenacious and driven, you excel in environments where your reward is based on your effort - uncapped potential
- Acquires new residential customers through door-to-door contact from assigned leads.
- Conducts proactive consultative needs analysis with new prospective customers.
- Develops and presents sales presentations/proposals on products and services that meet customers’ needs.
- Accurately completes all necessary paperwork to support sales activities in a manner consistent with quality control guidelines, including but not limited to the following: dispositioning, entering sales orders, and reporting on sales.
- Supports team and team goals by actively participating in all sales meetings and training programs as assigned.
- Achieves monthly sales quotas in high-speed data, mobile, landline phone, and video sales.
- Completes all administrative tasks related to products sold in accordance with department practice, policies, and procedures.
- Well-informed about our competitors' activities in assigned territory; informs manager of any changing competitive pricing programs, marketing directives, or door-to-door sales tactics.
- Attends and successfully completes training programs.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Engaging interpersonal skills.
- Ability to listen, formulate needs-based sales strategies, and articulate pitches to sell products and services.
- A passion to succeed and a strong personal drive to sell to prospective customers.
- Ability to travel (including during inclement weather) to and from assigned territories and company facilities using a reliable personal vehicle.
- Familiarity with computer operating systems and software applications as well as consumer and commercial communication devices (e.g., PDAs, smartphones, routers, modems, set-top converters, and wireless devices).
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as business needs dictate to maximize prospective customer contact.
- A valid driver’s license, car insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and the use of a reliable personal vehicle.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Success in a previous sales position, prospecting, or cold calling; direct sales experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of cable or telecommunications services, with an emphasis on data networking fundamentals and the ability to educate consumers on related products and services as needed.
Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
2+ years sales or relevant work experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Spends approximately 90% of the time in an outside environment for extended periods in any season, with potential exposure to inclement weather.
- Minimal time in an office environment.
- Exposure to moderate noise levels.
SDT212 2024-36584 2024
Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The pay for this position has a salary range of $33,200.00 to $55,000.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at $65,000.
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At Spectrum, we take pride in being named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Veterans. Almost one in ten employees at Spectrum have a relationship with the U.S. Military in a wide variety of careers across our 41-state footprint. Our connection to transitioning service members, veterans, guard, and reservists, as well as members of the military spouse community, is strong.
We do this through a broad range of efforts to recruit, train, and retain veterans and military spouses including:
· Nationally Certified Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship Program: This post-hire opportunity allows eligible Veterans to receive GI Bill Benefits in addition to their Compensation and Benefits.
· Partnerships with the following: Military bases and veterans' organizations, Hiring our Heroes, Centurion Military Alliance, Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
· Veteran-focused Business Resource Group: This group assembles veteran employees who have shared characteristics and life experiences with a focus on professional development and recruiting talent.
· Plus, we have a dedicated Military Talent Attraction Team.
We aim to foster an inclusive culture and workplace where each and every person is empowered to bring their best ideas, helping us better serve our customers and make an impact in our communities. No matter your background, identity or beliefs, we welcome you to explore a career with us.
Some of our top career opportunities include:
· Human Resources
· Project Management
· Network Engineering
· Physical Security
· Customer Service/Contact Center
· Field Technician
· Sales
· Summer Intern (Active Students, Rising Jr. or above)
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. We hope that you will consider all that Spectrum has to offer. To learn more about some of the ways that we invest in our employees, visit our compensation and benefits page: jobs.spectrum.com/total-rewards
You can also visit our dedicated Military Careers Page today to find support and resources that are specific to the military community and a list of our current openings at Spectrum: jobs.spectrum.com/military-recruiting
Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, Inc., is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.