Outside Sales Representative

Spectrum; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Bakersfield, CA to connect prospective customers with Spectrum’s high-speed data and communication solutions. The role focuses on face-to-face engagement, needs analysis, and tailored proposals, with a base salary plus incentives driving total compensation well over $100,000 annually.

The position requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors 90% of the time, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sales or relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new residential customers by visiting assigned leads and presenting Spectrum offerings.
• Conduct needs analyses to tailor product recommendations for each customer.
• Present compelling sales proposals and close deals.
• Complete all required sales documentation accurately, including order entry and reporting.
• Achieve monthly sales targets across Spectrum services.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you enjoy connecting people to reliable telecommunication services while engaging directly with your community? As an Outside Sales Representative at Spectrum, you will represent our trusted products through face-to-face interactions with prospective customers, expanding access to high-speed data and communication solutions. Your efforts will drive meaningful connections and contribute to Spectrum’s growth and customer satisfaction.

Join Spectrum and unlock your potential with a competitive base salaryplus lucrative incentives that can bring top performers toa totalcompensation of over$100,000 a year! Andthat’snot all, enjoy free and discounted Spectrum services likeinternet, TV, and mobile while building a long and rewarding career.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Acquire new residential customers by visiting assigned leads and introducing Spectrum’s offerings
• Conduct consultative needs analyses to tailor product recommendations for each prospective customer
• Present compelling sales proposals that align with customer needs and highlight Spectrum’s solutions
• Complete all required sales documentation accurately, including dispositioning, order entry and reporting
• Participate actively in sales meetings and training sessions to support team goals and professional development
• Achieve monthly sales targets across high-speed data, mobile, landline phone and video services
• Monitor competitors’ activities within your territory and communicate relevant information to your manager

Working Conditions

• Spend approximately 90% of time outdoors in all seasons, with potential exposure to inclement weather
• Minimal time in an office environment
• Exposure to moderate noise levels

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English language
• Engaging interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen, formulate needs based sales strategies, and articulate pitches to sell products and services
• A passion to succeed and strong personal drive to sell to prospective customers
• Ability to travel (including during inclement weather) to and from assigned territories and company facilities
• Familiarity with computer operating systems and software applications as well as consumer and commercial communication devices (e.g., PDAs, smartphones, routers, modems, set-top converters, and wireless devices)
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, and as business needs dictate to maximize prospective customer contact
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• A valid driver’s license, car insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and the use of a reliable personal vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years sales or relevant work experience

Skills

• Success in a previous sales position, prospecting or cold calling; direct sales experience is preferred
• Knowledge of cable or telecommunications services, with an emphasis on data networking fundamentals and ability to educate consumers on related products and services as needed

Physical Requirements

• Travel door to door for extensive periods through local communities
• Able to lift and transport 10-20 pounds

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $30,400.00 and $50,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at $65,000.

Get to Know Us

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more.

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