Business Account Executive

A Day in the Life of the Business Account Executive:Develop positive relationships within the region’s communities and develop key territory strategies towards acquiring new businessOutside door-to-door business sales of Astound business services including Fiber Internet, Voice, Hosted Voice and other related products to business accounts in assigned geographical areas.Meet individual performance requirementsExpected to meet and or exceed monthly quota requirements of new Small Business customersManage and self-track day-to -day sales activity to report to Regional Sales ManagerExcellent oral, written and motivational skillsUnderstanding of a sales funnel and successful management of daily, weekly, monthly customer work orders to ensure timely follow upEnsure all required paperwork is legible, complete and submitted in a timely mannerSeek opportunities with customers to enhance the company’s image; Customer focused and represents company image and products in a professional manner. Shows respect to internal/external customersProficiency in interacting with customers in a polite, professional manner; Maintain a thorough understanding of, and is able to effectively communicate, systems’ prices, channels, services and packages to potential customersFrequent to continuous driving, walking, bending and reachingOccasional exposure to inclement weatherOccasional to frequent exposure to uneven surfaces, hills, stairs, heightsOccasional use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc. Other duties as assignedWhat You Bring to the Table:1 – 2 years of practical, hands-on experience canvassing or cold-calling small and medium sized business customers strongly preferable.A hunter mentality and comfortable with in-person, door-to-door selling of Astound services.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 availableAbility to work within Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to work independently, with minimal supervisionExcellent detail orientation and follow through skillsStrong discretionary skills, as this position will have access to and work with information of a confidential natureAbility to have a flexible schedule, some nights and weekends requiredStrong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracyWillingness and ability to quickly learn and understand the cable industry, regional communities, and customersAbility to build relationships with local chambers, attending trade fairs to build brand awareness and new opportunities for AstoundAbility to work in a standard office environment; no hazardous or disagreeable work conditionsAbility to frequently use repetitive motions of the wrist, hands and/or fingersAbility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis (sales materials)Must possess valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredThe base salary range in Indiana for this position is $46,800- $50,000 annually, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base salary 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 Indiana and may not be applicable to other locations.Commissions at plan: Targeted commissions at full attainment are twenty-eight thousand dollars annually. Our uncapped commission structure offers the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.