Outside Sales Representative

$33,200 - $66,000/Yr

Spectrum - College Point, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

College Point, NY

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

The position involves connecting people and communities by providing top-tier telecommunication services through door-to-door solicitation of new prospective customers. The role focuses on acquiring new residential customers, conducting needs analyses, and presenting tailored sales proposals. It requires a strong commitment to enhancing customer experience and achieving sales quotas in various telecommunication products.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• 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.
• Completes necessary paperwork to support sales activities, including dispositioning, entering sales orders, and reporting on sales.
• Participates 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 practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• 2+ years sales or relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions.
• Potential for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
• Commission earnings target starting at $65,000.