Telesales Representative

Are you ready for a big opportunity? Our Sales and Marketing group is full of enthusiastic professionals who apply a deep understanding of Spectrum’s range of products and services to win over new customers and ensure existing customers remain satisfied with their investment. No matter your background, our fully paid training will teach you effective sales techniques and how to build positive customer relationships. Increasing your brand and technological awareness is the first step toward a long and rewarding career with Spectrum, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

At A Glance:

Our local agents earn base pay, total comp of $58k, PLUS Incentives!

• Full-time, entry and midlevel sales and support role emphasizing customer relationship-building and product knowledge in the communications and entertainment technology space. Advancement potential and additional commission bonuses.
• Inside Sales Representative – Retention: A persuasive communicator and good listener with a competitive, goal-oriented nature ready to learn a variety of programs and platforms, comfortable in a busy office environment.
• Benefits include paid training and time off, comprehensive health packages, free Spectrum services, tuition reimbursement and more.

JOB SUMMARY
The Telesales Representative position is an Outbound Telemarketing Sales position within the Spectrum Business team. Individuals in this position are responsible for understanding Spectrum Business products and services (Internet, Voice & Video) for the purpose of selling to new acquisition prospects and upselling existing Spectrum Business customers via outbound calling in a call center environment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively sell Charter products and services to new and existing prospects.
• Consistently achieve a monthly sales quota by adding new lines of service (Primary Service Units; PSUs).
• Meet established activity targets and key performance indicators, including outbound calls per day, follow up calls, quotes sent, sales, and connects, etc.
• Handle all prospects with courtesy and professionalism; Establish and maintain a high level of prospect satisfaction in all interactions.
• Act as a product consultant when promoting, recommending and selling the value of Spectrum Business products and services.
• Inform prospects of our product pricing model and Spectrum Business’ competitive advantage compared to other service providers.
• Effectively balance new lead generation versus follow up efforts. Create a strong follow up plan that will allow for greater efficiency and increased sales conversion rates.
• Ensure database information is accurate and complete.
• Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to listen and interpret the needs of the prospect.
• Ability to conduct a needs analysis (consultative approach), overcome objections, develop a strong sales pitch and effectively close sales.
• Ability to show proper judgement and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple prospects, pay close attention to detail, respond quickly to changing business needs and prioritize and organize effectively even when volume and workload exceed expectations.
• Ability to effectively use and multitask with a personal computer; utilize job-specific software applications (e.g., CSG, ICOMS, Salesforce, survey software) and other office equipment such as telephone/dialer, headset, copier, fax and calculator.
• Must effectively work independently as well as with others
• Knowledge of commercial internet, video and data and telephone products and services.
• Proficient in MS Office and related software applications.

Education
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Related Work Experience
2+ years Customer Service and/or Telecommunication Sales Experience
1+ years ICOMS and/or CSG work experience, or experience with similar billing software.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office work environment where employee may need to be seated for long periods of time while using a telephone headset and computer.
Exposure to moderate noise levels.

The Spectrum brands (including Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach) are powered and innovated by Charter Communications. Charter Communications reaffirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified employees and applicants. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.