Customer Care and Sales Advisor I

Cable ONE; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health from Day One

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cable One's Sparklight brand is hiring a Customer Care and Sales Advisor I in our office. You will be the supportive voice and solutions partner for customers, handling billing questions, scheduling service, and guiding product changes while building trust through empathetic listening.

As you grow, you'll resolve issues, assist with disconnects, upsell services, input orders, and meet sales goals. This role blends service and sales and offers growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to ask fact-finding questions to identify solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Demonstrated patience and professionalism in all customer interactions.
• Working knowledge of Cable One products and services.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to remain composed and empathetic in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, use hands, talk, and hear.
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Retention Sales and Customer Care concepts, procedures, and methodologies.
• Perform entry-level sales and support tasks within a designated region or business area.
• Respond to inbound customer inquiries via phone or ticketing systems, providing personalized and thoughtful communication.
• Actively listen and ask questions to understand customer needs, showing empathy and respect.
• Handle a variety of customer-facing duties, including disconnects, billing information, and scheduling service.
• Use effective telephone-based selling skills to build rapport, identify issues, and upsell services.
• Accurately input orders and meet weekly and monthly sales activity goals.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Fact-finding

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description:

**IN OFFICEPOSITION**

At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we believe in a neighborly approach—connecting people to what matters most. Are you ready to play a key role in this mission?

As Customer Care andSales AdvisorI, you’ll be the supportivevoiceand solutions partner for our customers. Whether assisting with billing questions, scheduling service, or guiding product changes, you’ll build trust by listening empathetically and responding clearly. As you grow in the role, you’ll handle more complex situations—resolving issues, retaining customers considering disconnecting, and matching their needs with the right products and services. This position blends service and sales skills, focusing on caring for customers, protecting relationships, and demonstrating the value of staying with Sparklight. Every interaction counts—for both the customer and the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Retention Sales and Customer Care concepts, procedures, and methodologies.

• Perform entry-level sales and support tasks within a designated region or business area.

• Respond to inbound customer inquiries via phone or ticketing systems, providing personalized and thoughtful communication.

• Actively listen and ask questions to understand customer needs, showing empathy and respect.

• Handle a variety of customer-facing duties, including:

• Addressing requests to disconnect or remove services

• Providing billing and pricing information

• Resolving standard issues remotely or educating customers on resolution steps

• Scheduling service appointments when remote resolution isn’t possible

• Arranging product returns or exchanges

• Managing add/change/delete requests in hosted platforms

• Use effective telephone-based selling skills to:

• Buildrapportand identify customer issues

• Offer creative solutions and explain product/service benefits

• Negotiate householdspendand upsell additional services

• Accurately and efficiently input orders

• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales activity goals.

• Follow company-approved scripts to ensure consistent communication.

• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to ask fact-finding questions to identify solutions aligned with customer needs

• Demonstrated patience and professionalism in all customer interactions

• Working knowledge of Cable One products and services

• Strong communication and active listening skills

• Ability to remain composed and empathetic in high-pressure situations

• Ability to sit for extended periods, use hands, talk, and hear

• May be required tolift upto 10 pounds

**Pay Rate:**

• Hourly rate of$13.50-$15.00. We offer an hourly wage based on experience, with a focus onprovidinggrowth opportunities for both entry-level candidates and those with more experience.

Benefits

Cable One values the contributions of our associates and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Health from Day One: Medical, dental, and vision plans start immediately

• Protect What Matters: Life insurance for you and your loved ones

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, and personal days

• Plan for Tomorrow: 401(k) with 100% company match (up to 5%) from day one

• Extra Peace of Mind: Group legal plan and identity theft protection

Additional Perks

• Learn & Earn: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 in your first year

• Give Back: Participate in community support programs across the U.S.

• Celebrate Wins: Recognition and awards programs highlight your achievements

• Grow Your Career: Clear advancement opportunities

• Team Vibes: Collaborative work environment where ideas and teamwork thrive

Our Commitment

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. “Stronger Together” is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embodyeach and everyday.

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes

Cable One and our family of brandsiscommitted to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.