Sales Representative

Charter Communications; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Charter Communications is looking for a sales representative based in Portland, Maine. The role involves soliciting residential customers through various means, including door-to-door solicitation, while building strong relationships with property managers.

Successful candidates will have cold call sales skills and a valid driver's license. The position requires working outside in varying weather conditions and may involve lifting equipment as needed. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cold call sales skills and ability to persuade customers.
• Experience in sales or customer service ranging from 0 to 6 months.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to assigned territories.

Responsibilities

• Sell products and services through door-to-door solicitation.
• Support customer experience enhancements and meets sales goals.
• Generate revenue from existing customers by adding services.

Skills

Cold call sales skills

Persuasion

Clear communication skills

Knowledge of telecommunications services

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal vehicle

Computer operating systems

Communication devices

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

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

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