Direct Sales Rep

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Spends most (typically, 80% or more) of time outside soliciting new residential customers through door-to-door contact, explains products and services available to potential customers, and obtains customer orders. Meets established objectives relative to increased sales volume in assigned territories. Responds to customer problems and complaints according to established company policy; follows through to ensure issues are satisfactorily resolved. Maintains a well-informed knowledge base of competitors' activities throughout assigned territory; informs manager of any changing competitive pricing programs or marketing directions. Performs occasional, simple installations, such as a video installation, in connection with making or completing a sale. May perform occasional, brief audits at a pole to identify a sales opportunity.Attends and actively contributes to sales meetings and training programs. Completes all necessary paperwork to support sales activities including sales orders, sales agreements, billing forms and sales reports in a manner consistent with quality control guidelines. Collects and accounts for funds, collects equipment and provides receipts according to company policy and guidelines. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:
Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Knowledge of cold call sales skills
Ability to provide reliable, flexible transportation to and from assigned territories and company office locations in all types of inclement weather.
Ability to stay outside in all types of inclement weather with appropriate clothing.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in clear and straightforward manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
Ability to maintain high level of self-motivation
Ability to maintain favorable relations with customers, vendors and employees within the service area
Knowledge of communications technologies and services, with an emphasis on data networking fundamentals
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to use personal computer and software applications
Ability to use hand tools in the reconnection of cable service
Knowledge and ability to perform reconnect installations at time of sale

Education (level and type):
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.

At least one year of Sales experience, some industry-specific sales. Cable or Telecommunications experience preferred also 1 year.

Certifications and/or Licenses
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record