Business Account Executive

A Day in the Life of the Business Account Executive:* Develop positive relationships within the region’s communities and develop key territory strategies towards acquiring new business* Outside door-to-door business sales of Astound business services including Fiber Internet, Voice, Hosted Voice and other related products to business accounts in assigned geographical areas.* Meet individual performance requirements* Expected to meet and or exceed monthly quota requirements of new Small Business customers* Manage and self-track day-to -day sales activity to report to Regional Sales Manager* Excellent oral, written and motivational skills* Understanding of a sales funnel and successful management of daily, weekly, monthly customer work orders to ensure timely follow up* Ensure all required paperwork is legible, complete and submitted in a timely manner* Seek opportunities with customers to enhance the company’s image; Customer focused and represents company image and products in a professional manner. Shows respect to internal/external customers* Proficiency in interacting with customers in a polite, professional manner; Maintain a thorough understanding of, and is able to effectively communicate, systems’ prices, channels, services and packages to potential customers* Frequent to continuous driving, walking, bending and reaching* Occasional exposure to inclement weather* Occasional to frequent exposure to uneven surfaces, hills, stairs, heights* Occasional use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc.Other duties as assigned What You Bring to the Table:* 1 – 2 years of practical, hands-on experience canvassing or cold-calling small and medium sized business customers strongly preferable.* A hunter mentality and comfortable with in-person, door-to-door selling of Astound services.* Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as this position is responsible for ensuring potential customers understand the features and benefits of all Astound products and the pricing and promotional offers available* Ability to work within Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook* Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision* Excellent detail orientation and follow through skills* Strong discretionary skills, as this position will have access to and work with information of a confidential nature* Ability to have a flexible schedule, some nights and weekends required* Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy* Willingness and ability to quickly learn and understand the cable industry, regional communities, and customers* Ability to build relationships with local chambers, attending trade fairs to build brand awareness and new opportunities for Astound* Ability to work in a standard office environment; no hazardous or disagreeable work conditions* Ability to frequently use repetitive motions of the wrist, hands and/or fingers* Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis (sales materials)* Must possess valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record**Education** High school diploma or equivalent required***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* Employee discount program\\*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positionThe base salary range in Indiana for this position is $46,800- $50,000 annually, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to Indiana and may not be applicable to other locations.Commissions at plan: Targeted commissions at full attainment are twenty-eight thousand dollars annually. Our uncapped commission structure offers the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets. #J-18808-Ljbffr