Job Description

Job Description

Astound, the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

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Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success.   With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

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Position Summary:

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The Account Executive is primarily responsible for promoting and selling fiber services to business customers throughout a specific region via cold calling, networking, mailing and door-to-door canvassing in our DFW area. Also responsible for presenting and selling the full line of Business products including voice, video and data services.

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Responsibilities include:

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• Door to door sales of Astound Business services including High Speed Internet, Video, Voice, Hosted Voice and other related products to business accounts in assigned geographical area.
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• Responsible for meeting and exceeding minimum monthly sales quota as determined by Area Sales Manager.
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• Conveys order information politely and efficiently to support personnel and ensures all order information is entered accurately and within 48 hours.
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• Completes all sales transactions, providing the customer with a scheduled installation which has been stipulated by engineering and construction.
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• Completes all paperwork and agreements accurately, legibly and thoroughly.
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• Maintains and demonstrates a current knowledge of Astound products, programming and promotional offers.
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• Provides exceptional customer service at all times.
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• Submits sales claims for unpaid completed sales within the allotted time frame.
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• Projects a professional business manner and operates with a high degree of integrity.
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• Must hold valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record.
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• Performs other duties as requested.
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Required Qualifications:

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Education:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• 2-4 years prior experience managing business accounts in either a sales or customer service environment preferred.
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• 1 – 2 years of practical, hands-on experience canvassing or cold-calling small and medium sized business customers strongly preferable.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as this position is responsible for ensuring potential customers understand the features and benefits of all Astound products and the pricing and promotional offers available.
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• Ability to work within Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
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• Excellent detail orientation and follow through skills.
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• Strong discretionary skills, as this position will have access to and work with information of a confidential nature.
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• Frequent to continuous driving, walking, bending and reaching.
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• Occasional exposure to inclement weather.
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• Occasional to frequent exposure to uneven surfaces, hills, stairs, heights
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• Occasional use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc.
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• Frequent to extensive local travel.
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• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis (sales materials).
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• Position requires flexibility to work within non-standard business hours ranging between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. within all 7 days per week to ensure sales quota is met.
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• Must possess valid driver's license and hold clean driving record.
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We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

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• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
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• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
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• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
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• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
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• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
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• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
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• Tuition reimbursement program
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• Employee discount program
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* Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positions

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Base Salary: The base salary in Texas for this position is $54,900 - $61,000, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to Texas and may not be applicable to other locations.

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Commissions at plan: Targeted commissions at full attainment are twenty-one thousand, six hundred dollars annually. Our sales total compensation offers the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.

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Our Mission Statement:

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* Take care of our customers

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* Take care of each other

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* Do what we say we are going to do

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* Have fun

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Diverse Workforce / EEO :

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Astound is proud to be an Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

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FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. \nFor further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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