Consultant

ABOUT BUCKEYE BROADBAND

Buckeye Broadband is the leading provider of High-Speed Internet, Cable TV, and phone services in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

Our 600 employees are committed to excellence and innovation, and are encouraged to volunteer in their local communities in which we live and provide service.

Buckeye Broadband offers an inclusive total rewards package, which includes the following benefits for all full-time employees :

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Paid Time Off
• Discounted Cable and Internet (Within Service Area)
• Career Development
• Wellness & Fitness Programs
• Community Involvement Opportunities

COMPANY : Buckeye Broadband

JOB TITLE : Retail Sales Associate (Broadband Experience Consultant)

DEPARTMENT : Retail Sales

JOB SUMMARY

• The Broadband Experience Consultant is responsible for promoting and selling Buckeye products and services to both new and existing customers while engaging them in an interactive retail store location and communicates effectively with customers to inform them of the features, benefits, and use of all products and services Buckeye offers.
• The Broadband Experience Consultant provides a focused needs analysis that allows the consultant to advise Buckeye customers on their purchasing decisions with recommendations of technology solutions and collaborates, thoroughly educates, and demonstrates the advantages of the customer’s recommended package while they are inside the Buckeye store.
• The Broadband Experience Consultant maintains a strong customer focus on and off the sales floor which allows the consultant to transform all interactions into positive customer experiences and is a brand advocate that promotes all of Buckeye’s products and services while staying educated on the competition within the market place.
• The Broadband Experience Consultant is a team player who builds relationships with other employees and customers while balancing the needs of our customers, our co-workers, and Buckeye Broadband.
• The Broadband Experience Consultant reports directly to the assigned Supervisor, Broadband Experience. There are no direct reports to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Broadband Experience Consultant :

• Provide superior customer service with all customer interactions. Evaluate customers’ potential product needs and make appropriate recommendations;
• Communicate and develop rapport with customers and other employees;
• Provide strong understanding and enthusiasm around technology, especially around Buckeye products and services. Maintain detailed sales product knowledge, including information about competitor’s options;
• Strict standards for supplying accurate information to customers regarding billing invoices, cycles, procedures and processes, products, services, and the company;
• Maintain strict standards for accurate completion of all assigned tasks, customer order entry, and documentation of support;
• Work in a fast pace, high-volume environment and, where applicable, cover multiple store locations throughout the operating area;
• may be asked to travel to other store or lobby locations for additional support;
• Own issue resolution through collaboration with customer operations management, customer follow-up, along with warm hand-offs to other departments and Buckeye related companies when necessary;
• 100% accuracy in verifying field appointment times with customers; rescheduling field appointments as requested by a customer;
• Manage store inventory, process equipment transactions, and handle high volumes of cash and other payment activity with focus on maximizing the customer experience;
• Servicing customers efficiently and thoroughly in a positive manner as outlined by the Management Team;
• Using the PC workstation and / or tablet to access customers’ accounts in order to assist customers with their needs;
• Insuring the confidentiality of all customer information;
• Actively promoting the sales and retention of the Company’s services to our customers and co-workers to achieve an above average sales performance monthly;

Working with other team members to help reach store goals

• Actively pursuing the unauthorized use of the Company’s products and services;
• Meeting the standards set forth by the management;
• Attendance at monthly department trainings and team meetings as assigned by the Management Team;
• Accurately using ADP and following appropriate protocol when late for work as outlined in the attendance procedure;
• Keep the store neat and organized; Data Entry tasks as assigned; Performing any miscellaneous departmental duties as needed;
• Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO guidelines, at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Understanding of multiple computer operating systems i.e. Windows, iOS, Android required
• Drive to succeed in a quota-based sales environment required
• Strong communication skills and ability to relate to customer needs required
• Ability to work independently & work flexible hours required
• 1-3 year(s) sales experience preferred

Core Competencies

• Agile Embraces change; Adaptable and flexible; Sense of urgency;
• Innovative Uses critical thinking; Creativity; Continuous learning; Challenges the status quo;
• Customer Focused External / Internal; Creates the exceptional customer experience; Demonstrates a sales and service mentality;
• Collaborative Teamwork, Proactive knowledge sharing, Constructive Conflict;
• Accountable See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it; Hold each other accountable.

Job Specific Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy.

Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.

Job Knowledge Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission / values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.

Other Skills & Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation; may be required to travel to multiple retail locations regularly;
• Punctuality and good attendance;
• Acceptable background verification, including legal, education, work, etc.;
• Strictly maintains confidentiality of financial and / or other information acquired in the course of work; discloses only when authorized, unless legally obligated to do so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May include walking, kneeling, standing, stooping, sitting, driving, climbing, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Broadband Experience Consultant is an hourly, non-exempt position. The regular working hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the department including nights, weekends, and / or holidays;
• The Broadband Experience Consultant may be assigned at any Buckeye Broadband location, lunch and dinner breaks are assigned daily and overtime as assigned;
• Due to the Company’s need to provide consistently high-quality customer service and employee reinforcement training, the Company, as a standard practice, periodically monitors the conversations between BECs and customers;
• The Broadband Experience Consultant works with various office equipment including, but not limited to, telephones, personal computers, printers, fax machines, paper shredders, and copy machines in performing essential job functions;
• The Company is a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to adhere to the Company’s drug-free workplace programs and policies.
• Pre-employment testing is mandatory along with random testing throughout employment;
• The duties assigned, the hours worked and the position status are subject to change.

USE OF COMPANY RESOURCES, EQUIPMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Company resources, equipment, and information are provided to employees to facilitate work. They may not be used for purposes other than work without proper authorization.

Any unauthorized use of Company resources, equipment, or information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of customer data or any other company information gained via any company resource is a breach of confidentiality and is strictly prohibited.

Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment information, and / or breaches of confidentiality may be cause for termination of employment.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

BCI and its operating companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, ancestry, disability, or veteran or military status. "

Buckeye Broadband is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Last updated : 2024-09-01