Chicago, IL
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified new hires !!!
Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.
Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity to become an Astound sales professional and join our dynamic sales team in our Chicago, IL Market. This is a territory sales position that targets residential homes within our serviceable area. Compensation is base + uncapped commission with an annual target of $90,000.00 as well as a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for qualified new hires.
Where you will work:
This position will be based in Astounds Chicago, IL office, and would be an in office/field role.
A Day in the Life of the Direct Sales Representative :
1. On a mission to deliver a great customer experience with every transaction
2. Effectively sells data, video and phone residential services to consumers living in single family homes and medium-sized properties.
3. Cultivates own sales through neighborhood canvassing and maintains bi-weekly sales quota
4. Obtains new customers in a residential market through professional, face-to-face interaction with residents, property management teams and other referral sources.
5. Utilizes cold calling techniques
6. Distributes marketing material and participates in scheduled fun sales events
7. Up-sells current and new customers
8. Understands customer needs and articulate solutions
9. Attends mandatory sales meetings
10. Advocates for customers and reports concerns promptly to management
11. Reports sales statistics accurately and promptly to management
12. Assists with training and mentoring for potential new hires
13. Stays up to date with what the competitive landscape effecting Astound Chicago
14. Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table:
• Basic computer skills required
• Direct Sales, Indirect Sales or Marketing background in the telecommunications industry is a plus
• Self-starter, enjoys working independently, but has a winning team spirit. Ability to work in a fast paced challenging environment
• Enjoys working outdoors "on the hunt". Excellent communications, relationship building, organizational, presentation and influence skills
• Has a positive, upbeat, creative and persuasive personality. Is strategic. Sees the “big picture”
• Has the highest levels of integrity
• Detail oriented and has highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Some evening and weekend hours required
Education and Certifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
401k retirement plan, with employer match Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year Paid Holidays: 7 days per year Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws Tuition reimbursement program ( after 1 year employment up to $4,000.00 per calendar year) Employee discount program ( If in our serviceable area)*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positions
Base Salary: The base salary in Chicago, IL is $40,000.00, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. It is specific to Chicago, IL and may not be applicable to other locations.
Commissions at plan: Targeted commissions at full attainment are ninety thousand annually. Our sales total compensation offers the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.
Our Mission Statement:* Take care of our customers
* Take care of each other
* Do what we say we are going to do
* Have fun
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.
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