Manager, Small Business

A Day in the Life of the Manager, Small Business: Exciting sales management opportunity to lead the residential and small to medium business team for Astound in Texas. You may be based in either San Antonio or Austin, TX. Responsibilities Meet individual performance and team quota requirements. Successfully recruit, hire, train, and manage residential and small business sales executives to exceed quotas. Motivate the team to implement the business plan and achieve targets. Manage and track day‑to‑day sales activity. Train and work with the sales team in the field daily to build competencies. Ensure all required paperwork is legible, complete, and submitted promptly. Seek opportunities with customers to enhance the company's image, ensuring professional representation. Qualifications Excellent oral, written, and motivational skills. Proficiency interacting with customers politely and professionally, with a thorough understanding of systems, prices, channels, services, and packages. Demonstrated track record of leading sales teams and exceeding quotas. Knowledge of the cable or CLEC industry, regional communities, customers, and staff. Highly productive with strong prioritization and time‑management to maximize customer acquisition and retention. Ability to create a prospecting culture within the sales team. Effective communication with cross‑functional partners, customers, and senior leaders. Ability to facilitate a harmonious team environment. Problem‑solving and timely escalation handling. Flexible schedule; some nights and weekends required. Established relationships with networking groups, including local Chambers of Commerce. Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Willingness and ability to learn quickly about the cable industry, regional communities, and customers. Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods; repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions. Standard office environment; no hazardous conditions. Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record. College degree and/or 5+ years of relative experience. Benefits 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD insurance Paid time off/vacation: starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with tenure Floating holiday: 40 hours per year Paid holidays: 7 days per year Paid sick leave as per state or local laws Tuition reimbursement program Employee discount program Base Salary: $100,000 - $110,000, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits, and commission where applicable. Targeted commissions at full attainment: $52,000 annually. Total compensation offers potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve sales targets. Astound is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grande Communications Networks LLC