Sales Representative

Mainerafting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,600 - 45,800; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Portland, ME is seeking a driven sales representative to sell Spectrum services to customers in assigned non-bulk MDU areas through door-to-door outreach, lobby events, and strong relationships with property managers.

You will travel in your territory, meet monthly sales goals, handle sales paperwork and receipts, and contribute to a positive customer experience. Base pay ranges from $27,600 to $45,800 with commission starting at $45,000.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cold call sales skills, persuasion, and clear communication skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned territories using a reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to work outside for extended periods in any season and/or during inclement weather.
• Familiarity with computer operating systems and consumer/commercial devices.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Meets established objectives relative to monthly sales goals and increased sales via assigned leads and property portfolio.
• Solicits residential customers through door-to-door solicitation, lobby events, and by building/maintaining relationships with property management.
• Generates incremental revenue from existing customers by adding new services.
• Responds to customer problems and follows through to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Maintains knowledge of competitors and pricing within the territory and informs management of changes.
• Attends and contributes to sales meetings and training programs.
• Completes paperwork to support sales activities, including dispositions, orders and reporting.
• Collects and accounts for funds and provides receipts per company policy.

Skills

Cold calling

Persuasion

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

0-6 months sales experience

Job description

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

Sells products and services to customers in assigned non-bulk multi-dwelling units (MDU) areas/properties with 20+ doors through door-to-door solicitation, lobby events, and by building strong relationships with property managers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
• Meets established objectives relative to monthly sales goals and increased sales volume and penetration through assigned leads and assigned property portfolio
• Solicits residential customers through door-to-door solicitation, lobby events, and by building/maintaining strong relationships with property management
• Generates incremental revenue from existing customers by adding new/additional services
• Responds to customer problems and complaints according to established company policy; follows through to ensure issues are satisfactorily resolved
• Maintains a well-informed knowledge base of competitors activities throughout assigned territory; informs manager of any changing competitive pricing programs or marketing directions
• Attends and actively contributes to sales meetings and training programs
• Accurately completes all necessary paperwork to support sales activities in a manner consistent with quality control guidelines, including dispositions, sales orders and sales reporting
• Collect and account for funds and provide receipts according to Company policy and guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of cold call sales skills, persuasion, and clear communication skills
• Ability to travel (including during inclement weather) to and from assigned territories and company facilities using a reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to work outside for extended periods in any season and/or during inclement weather
• Familiarity with computer operating systems, a myriad of consumer and commercial communications devices (e.g., PDAs, smartphones, routers, modems, converters, and wireless devices), and computer software applications
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record within Company required standards

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Experience in sales or customer service - 0 to 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of communications technologies and services, with an emphasis on data networking fundamentals
• Knowledge of cable or telecommunications services
• Experience with consumer education of products and services
• Success in a previous sales position, prospecting or cold calling; direct sales experience is preferred, but not required.

Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Sales or relevant work experience - 1+

Working Conditions

• Spends approximately 80% of time in outside environment for extended periods of time in any season with potential exposure to inclement weather
• Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds for 20 - 30 feet (digital boxes, etc.)
• Exposure to moderate noise levels
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
• Variable hours: may include weekends, holidays, and split days off

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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 $27,600.00 and $45,800.00. 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 $45,000.

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