Direct Sales Representative - Military veterans preferred

Hi, Job title : Direct Sales Representative Location : Janesville, WI, US, Madison, WI, US (Hybrid) Duration : Full Time Majority of time spent out in the field door-to-door selling. May have to go into office occasionally for team meetings. Schedule: Manage your own 40-hour work-week between 9am-9pm Monday-Saturday Job description: Overview At Telecom, our Sales teams are our front-lines. They are interacting with customers everyday, at their doorstep educating them on our products and services, and how they can enrich their life. If you enjoy an entrepreneurial approach to outside sales, relationship building, having flexibility to create your schedule, and having trust from your leadership team to get the job done, our Direct Sales Representative opening might be right for you As a Direct Sales Representative, you will be selling our products and services door-to-door. You will be canvassing different neighborhoods in your assigned territory, door knocking and selling Internet, TV, and phone services to customers. If you enjoy being outdoors and not being tied to a desk, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Compensation: Base salary uncapped commission. Targeted earnings from $60,000-$100k per year or more The salary listed for this position is encompassing of both the base salary, as well as what one might expect to earn when meeting established sales quotas. Whether your background is in sales, recruiting, IT, education, social work or a similar field, this could be the right career path for you. Our Direct Sales teams are made up of diverse individuals from different backgrounds, but one thing is the same - they enjoy the flexibility we offer, the family-oriented "people first" approach to our culture, and the ability to grow in their career here. Telecommunications LLC delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of rural and suburban communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com. Responsibilities Contact cold and warm prospect customers through in-person cold calling at people’s homes, networking, and referrals to educate them on voice, data, and television services in territory provided by TDS Make sales calls to determine customer need, gain information, and sell TDS services to prospective customers in order to achieve their sales quota Prepare documentation of sales orders received from customers and remit to supervisor daily. This includes sales orders and agreements, third party verifications, and sales reports in a manner consistent with manager specifications Manage the customer account from the sale through installation. Perform telephone follow-ups on each sale after it is installed to ensure customer satisfaction after the sale Set up and attend community events that will allow for sales opportunities Required Qualifications 6 months of sales/customer service experience – OR – current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge Ability to obtain and maintain any credentials and/or licenses necessary to sell Must have access to reliable transportation Benefits Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others. Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates. Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here. At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position? Other Qualifications: Computer literate with familiarity of in-home electronics, computers, and high-speed Internet preferred. Must be enthusiastic, persuasive, persistent, and have the ability to handle rejection in the selling process well. Must be a good listener and have superior people skills. Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service in a calm, professional manner. Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and be a self-starter. Excellent oral and written communication skills for interaction with customers to educate them on cable, voice, and data services. Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and customer information. Ability to deal with public in a professional manner. Must be able to pass local community background checks and permitting processes. Describe how this position fits in your organization. This is not a desk job. In fact, as a Direct Sales Representative - Residential, you will sell our products and services in a door-to-door manner. You will be canvassing neighborhoods and providing the community with reliable TV, phone, and internet services. You will act as a territory manager and take ownership in acquiring new leads (above and beyond the list of addresses provided by our marketing team). You will gain referral partners, participate in community events, and act as a brand ambassador for TDS at all times. This is a year-round, full-time position with a flexible work schedule, and you can manage your own 40hr work week between 9am – 9pm. What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture. -Earn $60k to $100k per year or more Benefit's: $9,500 guaranteed income in addition to base salary, for first year of employment Uncapped earning potential Discounted TDS services and products Full Benefits Package - Begins on first day of employment Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Vacation, sick time, personal days, and paid holidays 401k eligible after 30 days with excellent company match Supplemental income provided during training Top performers and their guest are invited to an all-expense paid vacation