RCN Telecom Service, LLC Hiring for Outside Sales Rep Job at Lanham, MD Full Time

Job Summary:
The Direct Sales Representative is responsible for acquiring new customers for a top telecommunications company in the DC region. Astound Broadband provides a competitive base salary, uncapped commissions, paid training, excellent benefit packages including 401k, generous paid time off plans, mileage reimbursement and a company issued cell phone.

Principal Responsibilities:
1. Execute sales strategy
2. Prospect, qualify and generate sales within assigned territory
3. Identify needs and sell appropriate product line to meet those needs
4. Respond to requests from customers for information
5. Meet prospective customers and establish relationship
6. Distribute marketing materials and participate in special sales events
7. Increase sales in respective territories
8. Prepare sales information for customers
9. Engage in technical discussions with potential customers through demonstrations and presentations
10. Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on changes and developments within product/service line
11. Keeps sales management informed of all activity, including timely preparation of required/requested reports.

Requirements Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Years of Relevant Experience:
1+

Core Competencies:
1. Basic Computer Skills (preferred). Particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

2. Sales or marketing background in the telecommunications industry a plus.

3. Ability to work in a fast paced challenging environment.

4. Excellent communications, relationship building, organizational, presentation and influence skills are essential. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
5. Strong executive presence and account/project management skills preferred.

6. Valid Driving license and proof of insurance
7. Reliable Personal Transportation.

Environmental Conditions:
Works in all weather conditions, involves walking, working around moving objects or vehicles, working closely with others, working alone, irregular hours/rotation shifts/working weekend

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other’s differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Skills

Required

• Verbal Communication

Preferred

• Self-Starter
• Professionalism

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)