MDU Sales Account Executive II

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

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Job Summary

Account Executive- MDU sells complex telecommunication services to clients and is accountable for meeting or exceeding sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality internal and external customer service surrounding the Company values
• Meets or exceeds corporate/system sales goals
• Prospects, cold calls (by phone and in person) and generates new sales opportunities
• Develops and maintains strategic account plans
• Develops relationships with clients and provides solutions to meet their needs
• Develops proposals and presentations to deliver to customers and prospects
• Ensures client retention and cross-sells and up-sells to existing clients
• Partners with sales engineer and sales support teams to determine appropriate solutions for complex customers issues
• Negotiates pricing, service level and terms/conditions with clients
• Ensures product pricing is consistent with pricing structures set at the corporate level and competitive environment
• Performs ROI assessment for profitability and submits for approval
• Updates essential client information in a timely manner
• Ensures customer satisfaction throughout sales cycle
• Maintains database information and customer records
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Three years relational sales experience
• In-depth understanding of complex financial business models
• In-depth understanding of complex legal terminology
• Ability to negotiate legal agreements
• Ability to build complex business cases
• Computer skills including Windows-based applications
• Strong negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong people and relationship management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to analyze accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to comply with all Company safety procedures
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing within the state of current residence
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Consultative selling experience preferred

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The starting payrate/range at time of hire for this position in TX is $59,438.00 - $$80,416.00 /year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.