Outside Sales Representative

Direct Sales Representative - SFU West Chicago, IL 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 West 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. Where you will work : This position will be based in Astounds West 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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pdf ExperiencePreferred1 yearEducationRequiredHigh School or better in General StudiesSkillsPreferredTime ManagementPersistenceBrainstormingSelf-ManagmentSelf-StarterBehaviorsPreferredTeam Player : Works well as a member of a groupEnthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)