Account Executive

Account Executive

Job Locations: US-UT-St George | US-NV-Mesquite | US-UT-Cedar City | US-UT-Washington | US-UT-Santa Clara | US-UT-Ivins

Company: TDS Telecom

Pay Range: $79,000.00 - $128,400.00

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000

Overview: At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact? We're looking for an Account Executive to join our Commercial Sales team! In this role you will be 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. You are a business-to-business sales professional and accountable for developing new business opportunities by cold calling and prospecting (door to door). You will focus 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.

Account Executives are targeted to make $87,210+ per year (Base + Commission)

What's in it for you?

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Uncapped monthly commission
• Generous ramp-up period with supplemental income
• Reimbursement for your mileage in between appointments

What does a day in the life of a Business Account Executive at TDS look like? You'll start by gathering with your team in the office to start out your day. There will be a brief team meeting, opportunity to share successes, challenges, and plans as well as learn and share best practices. While there are some scheduled Team's Meetings, such as trainings, or 1 on 1s with your manager, the majority of your time will be spent prospecting, developing opportunities and closing and processing sales while creating your activity plan in our CRM (Salesforce).

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.

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 environment.

Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing. At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law.

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