TELEPHONE SALES REP - REMOTE

FLS Connect; Corpus Christi (TX); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Telephone Sales Representative for outbound fundraising efforts. This full-time, work-from-home position requires strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a professional workspace. Join a performance-driven team where you can earn bonuses and enjoy comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid training

Retention bonus

Referral bonus program

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with matching

Qualifications

• 1 year of outbound sales, fundraising, or collections experience.
• Must own a computer, USB headset, webcam, and wired internet.
• Clear and effective verbal communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound fundraising calls to solicit pledges.
• Meet project goals and efficiency metrics.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Listening Abilities

Multitasking

Emotional Resilience

Education

High school diploma or some college education

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Position Overview

As a Telephone Sales Representative (TSR), you will be responsible for making outbound fundraising calls to potential donors, engaging in conversations, and soliciting pledges for client projects. FLS is a performance-driven environment with daily goals for each project. This is a work-from-home position that requires a quiet, distraction-free workspace and the use of your computer, USB headset, web camera, and wired internet connection (no Wi-Fi).

Position Overview

As a Telephone Sales Representative (TSR), you will be responsible for making outbound fundraising calls to potential donors, engaging in conversations, and soliciting pledges for client projects. FLS is a performance-driven environment with daily goals for each project. This is a work-from-home position that requires a quiet, distraction-free workspace and the use of your computer, USB headset, web camera, and wired internet connection (no Wi-Fi).

Core Values

• Excellence: We believe in quality results delivered by investing in our people.
• Freedom: We encourage exploration, experimentation, agility, and responsiveness.
• Respect: We believe in trust, empathy, and empowering our employees.
• Teamwork: We embrace diversity, inclusion, and the power of collaboration.
• Transparency: We value open communication and clear decision-making.
• Accountability: We emphasize personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Paid Training (weeks 1-3 ) at $11 per hour (or state minimum wage, whichever is higher)
• The base wage of $16 per hour after completing 3 weeks of training, with a bonus potential of earning up to $20 per hour.
• A retention bonus of $500 is available after 7 weeks, based on performance.
• Referral bonus program.
• Benefits for full-time employees include paid time off, Retirement with matching, Health – with Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Make outbound fundraising calls to solicit pledges for client projects.
• Follow provided and client-approved messaging on every call.
• Utilize fundraising call structure, appropriate political reasons, and transition phrases as required.
• Use responsive listening to provide appropriate situational responses.
• Meet and maintain project goals and efficiency metrics.
• Occupancy ratio of 85%. (Occupancy = Logged Hours / Payroll Hours.)
• 95% on-time (start of shift and back from breaks and lunch).
• 95% shift adherence/absenteeism.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and react quickly to the person being called.
• Accept coaching and counseling with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior.
• Stay focused on the current project and prepare for each call.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Must work full-time day shift Monday - Friday, and every other Saturday. Additional shifts maybe required during peak busy season.
• Must work in the continental United States.
• Must own your computer (that meets system requirements), USB headset, web camera, and wired internet connection (no Wi-Fi).
• Must have a quiet, uninterrupted, undistracted workspace to ensure professional interactions with clients. It is a vital requirement and policy to ensure we’re giving our client(s) the most professional experiences when speaking with their clients/members as outlined in our contracts.
• Must pass a background check.
  
  

Physical Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal communication is essential for telephone fundraisers. They should be able to articulate their message clearly, actively listen to donors, and respond appropriately.
• Voice Clarity and Tone: Telephone fundraisers should have a pleasant and engaging voice with good pronunciation and diction. A clear and confident speaking voice helps establish rapport with potential donors.
• Stamina: Telephone fundraisers spend long hours on the phone, making numerous calls throughout their shifts. They should have the physical stamina to maintain energy and enthusiasm during extended periods of talking.
• Sitting or Standing: Telephone fundraisers typically work on computers with headsets attached where they are seated for most of their shifts. However, some employees may invest in standing workstations where they would be allowed limited movement during calls.
• Manual Dexterity: Basic computer skills are often required for data entry and managing donor information. Telephone fundraisers should be comfortable using a computer, typing quickly, and navigating various software or database systems.
• Hearing and Listening Abilities: Good hearing and active listening skills are critical for telephone fundraisers to understand donor responses, detect nuances in conversations, and respond appropriately.
• Vision Abilities: The primary duty of this position is to read and comprehend scripts displayed on a computer monitor without difficulty. Strong reading comprehension and the ability to quickly process and understand written material displayed on a computer monitor.
• Multitasking: Telephone fundraisers often have to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, such as entering data while conversing with donors. They should be comfortable with multitasking and maintaining focus on both the conversation and data management.
• Emotional Resilience: Fundraising can sometimes be challenging, as fundraisers may encounter rejection or negative responses. Emotional resilience is important to maintain a positive attitude and handle potential setbacks.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

From time to time, the telephone fundraiser may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by the Center Manager.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma and/or some college education is a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of outbound sales, outbound fundraising, or outbound collections experience.
  
  

Monitoring and Taping : Please note that all calls made by the telephone fundraisers will be monitored and recorded for quality and training purposes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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