What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Account Executive position at Spectrum?
Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research to identify potential customers and sales opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
- Meet or exceed sales targets and goals
- Present product demonstrations and provide technical sales support to customers
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve any issues or concerns
- Prepare and deliver sales proposals, quotes, and contractsAverage target compensation $100k plus, with minimum commission guarantee
JOB SUMMARY
The Business Account Executiveis responsible for selling primary and ancillary communications solutions to small and medium sized businesses within a specified territory. Primary services include coax delivered Internet, video and voice. Ancillary services include custom hosting, desktop security, data back-up, data storage, toll free, additional email addresses, static IPs and more. The AE achieves sales and revenue goals through successful prospecting for new customers as well as the successful sale of bundled services to new customers. The AE is responsible for generating all sales leads through a variety of prospecting tactics and working every lead from initial contact to sale. The AE is responsible for the development and implementation of a Territory Plan (under the instruction of the Sales Manager) which is designed to expand the customer base within their assigned territory. The AE is 100% focused on generating new Internet, voice and video customers.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Place orders through order management software. Work with Account Coordinator in the event the order cannot be automated to ensure that all necessary administrative work necessary to support sales activities including sales orders, contracts, billing forms and sales reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Hand off customer service and non-sales related client inquiries to the Customer Service department; focus on selling
Have a complete understanding of Spectrum Business coax services, rates (individual and bundled) and applicable taxes
Demonstrate selling skills and product knowledge. Practice selling skills with other Account Executives regularly. Read sales books and take sales courses to learn new sales techniques; practice and implement new sales techniques regularly
Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within assigned territory, including the use of Salesforce.com to maintain accurate records to maximize territory potential
Meet and exceed performance standards as defined by the department Standards of Performance (SOP) and the Spectrum Way Sales Model
Attend and participate in sales meetings as established by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Knowledge of communications technologies and services, with an emphasis on telephone and Internet fundamentals
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Related Work Experience
Outside sales experience in a high transaction, short closing cycle model preferred; 3-5 years
Business to business sales experience preferred
Proven sales history of meeting or exceeding targets preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment and / or outside environment with exposure to inclement weather
Exposure to moderate noise levels
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitors' activities
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and transactions
Skills:
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in a technical sales or technology sales role
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with customers
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
- Proficiency in using Salesforce or other CRM software for managing customer relationships
- Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, identify business development opportunities, and develop effective sales strategies
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys building relationships, analyzing market trends, and driving business growth through effective sales strategies, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as an Outside Sales Representative and be part of our success!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000