Account Executive Northern Illinois

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our Retail Wireless team, serving our Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile brands, is redefining consumer expectations through new platforms, new business models and new ways of thinking. Equipped with a first-of-its-kind 5G network, a passion for change and the power to drive it, we are the nation’s fourth facilities-based wireless carrier and a new disruptive force in the market.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

NOTE: Candidate must live or be relocatable to Northern Illinois.

The Account Executive will manage performance across a territory of Boost Mobile stores. You will work and consult with retail store owners on their business and ensure

compliance at all store types throughout the assigned territory. You will manage projects and teams and provide coaching and sales training to front line sales teams. You will

get to build relationships throughout your territory with external partners, internal team and vendor partners to help drive performance, and you’ll serve as the primary point of

contact for questions and issues at retail stores. This role includes a company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit retail store locations and provide coaching, training via role plays and side by side selling with sales representatives
• Inspecting and driving marketing campaigns at retail stores
• Making daily calls to stores to help drive performance
• Receiving calls as first point of contact to help resolve customer escalations
• Maintaining and driving accountability of Boost brand standards in all stores in territory
• Using local knowledge and real estate contacts to identify new retail points of distribution
• Communication with store owners driving their business sales performance
• Implementing plans to exceed sales quota across territory
• Maintaining an expert level of product knowledge for all Boost products and services
  
  

Skills, Experience And Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and four years related work experience or eight years related work experience post-high school
• Four years of sales and/or account management experience
• Three years of training, relationship development, planning, or business management
• One-year selling wireless products or services
• Contract or vendor relationship experience
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license, three years of active driving history, completed driver’s safety training, and otherwise comply with DISH’s Driver Safety Policy and guidelines
• Must adapt well to change and enjoy working in a fast-paced sales environment
• Be available to quickly formulate and provide solutions for escalations that arise during retail business hours
• Exhibit excellent time management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to provide sales and marketing counseling to owners and sales representatives
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work well individually and as a member of a team
  
  

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $54,650.00/Year - $78,100.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.