Commercial Account Executive

Overview

As the Commercial Account Executive, you are a solution seller by identifying opportunities to leverage TDS’ full complement of solutions and technology offerings which encompass, hosted and premise based VoIP solutions, managed services, and web security.  As a business-to-business sales professional, you will be responsible and accountable for developing new business opportunities and retaining and growing an existing customer base. 

Our sales force focuses on uncovering customer needs, understanding key business drivers, leveraging the latest technology, and delivering compelling TDS solutions to our prospects that meet their business needs in a timely manner.  Once sold, you will manage the existing customer base and is responsible for the overall care, growth and retention of those customers. Consistent new business development through cold calling and prospecting, with a drive to succeed and grow the assigned book of business, in a quota driven environment are critical to the success of this position.

What’s in it for you?

• Total targeted annual earnings of $75,000
• UNCAPPED Commission
• Generous ramp-up period with supplemental income!
• Full Benefits Package - Begins on first day of employment!
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Vacation, sick time, personal days, and paid holidays
  • 401k eligible after 30 days with excellent company match

This position is also eligible for a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus (50% paid after 3 months and 50% paid after 6 months)!!!!

BendBroadband delivers broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television, and telephone services to commercial and residential customers in central Oregon. Through its Zolo Media division, the company operates KBNZ-TV CBS affiliate, KOHD-TV ABC affiliate, COTV11 and offers multiple video advertising, local advertising and viewing options for Central Oregonians. Visit BendBroadband.com.

Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and build relationships with prospective customers through a combination of telephone and in-person cold calls, networking and referrals to obtain appointments.
• Leverage the TDS CRM system to develop prospecting and sales strategies that ensure high activity and effective closing ratios for new and existing customers.
• Write and submit accurate and timely new orders following the established sales process. Manage and submit moves, adds, changes and deletion orders (MACD) to the existing customer base.
• Conduct sales calls to determine customer needs, gain information, determine how TDS can help solve business challenges, and effectively communicate TDS’ value proposition to prospective customers and the existing customer base.    
• Maintain accurate and timely customer status and forecasts utilizing the CRM system for all new prospects and existing customer sales.
• Manage the existing customer base by regularly contacting customer accounts, acting as their resource for sales negotiations, and meeting or exceeding sales and revenue growth targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, contacts, prospects and lead sources.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years inside and outside sales experience.
• 1 years of experience in successful prospecting and generating leads through cold calling.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, insurance, and have access to reliable transportation.

Other Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing, multi-system environment.
• Proven ability to manage a territory using technology, prioritization and time management skills.
• Track record of success in business-to-business sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to convincingly persuade others as evidenced in personal interviews and via telephone.
• Access to a cell phone.
• Ability to clearly and effectively set goals and then attain them as evidenced by a track record of setting goals, creating a work plan, establishing a reward, working diligently, measuring performance, adjusting as necessary and then accomplishing the goal.
• Ability to work independently as evidenced by identifying problems, gathering data, weighing the facts, consulting others as necessary, making decisions and effectively implementing the decision.
• Computer literacy (i.e., Excel, Word, email, Internet).
• Ability to maintain quota levels.

Benefits:

As a part of your total compensation, #TDS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefit package. This benefit plan addresses both the immediate and long-term needs that you and your family may have. For an overview of what we have to offer for full-time employees including vacation, health benefits, and retirement options, please click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!