Customer Sales and Service Advisor

Cable ONE; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health from Day One

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Sparklight, a Cable One brand, seeks a Customer Care and Sales Advisor I to support customers with billing, service changes, and product recommendations. You’ll build trust, upsell solutions, and help retain customers while handling inquiries via phone or ticketing systems.

As you grow, you’ll resolve more complex issues, input orders, and protect customer relationships. This role blends service and sales within a neighborly, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to ask fact-finding questions to identify solutions aligned with customer needs.
• 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 in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and 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.
• Address requests to disconnect or remove services and provide billing/pricing information.
• Resolve standard issues remotely or educate customers on resolution steps.
• Schedule service appointments when remote resolution isn’t possible.
• Arrange product returns or exchanges and manage hosted platform requests.
• Use telephone-based selling to build rapport, identify issues, upsell services, and input orders.
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales activity goals and follow approved scripts.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Empathy

Product knowledge

Customer care

Questioning techniques

Resilience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

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 and Sales Advisor I, you’ll be the supportive voice and 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:

Build rapport and identify customer issues

Offer creative solutions and explain product/service benefits

Negotiate household spend and 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 to lift up to 10 pounds

Pay Rate

Hourly rate of $16.30 - $17.00. We offer an hourly wage based on experience, with a focus on providing growth 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 embody each and every day.

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 brands is committed 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.

Ready to make a difference and grow your career?