What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Sales Representative position at RITTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Ritter Communications is the largest privately held telecommunications provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, offering world-class broadband fiber, telecom, video, cloud and data center services. The company has grown rapidly over the years, investing millions recently in technology infrastructure and is now serving 155 communities and more than 57,000 customers in Arkansas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ritter Communications invests heavily in the communities it serves by deploying proven, best-in-class infrastructure and technology, while coupling it with a world-class customer-focused experience.
General Summary :
The Direct Sales Representative is responsible for the sale of internet, voice and cable TV services throughout their assigned territory. This role conducts door to door canvasing, prospects and qualifies leads, upgrades current customers, promotes products and services, and closes sales with new or existing customers. The Direct Sales Representative is accountable for individual results in order to ensure the Company meets its growth targets.
Must be able to work Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-7pm.
Essential Job Functions
- Solicits residential customers through a variety of methods, such as door to door sales, distributing door hangers and community events;
- Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from ad inquiries, direct mail responses, business directories, Internet Web sites, and other sources;
- Makes outbound lead follow-up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell products and services;
- Consults with potential customers about their applications and presents solutions that meet their needs emphasizing marketable features, pricing options, and credit terms,
- Solicits referrals for potential new prospects and closes leads;
- Updates and maintains prospect database and opportunity funnel on a daily basis, assuring the managing of the prospect database is accurate and assuring customer orders are fulfilled;
- Ensures customer satisfaction and supports a positive impression of RightFiber;\Remains knowledgeable of products and services and remains aware of competitors' services, offers, and initiatives;
- Demonstrates strong influencing skills;
- Enters customer work orders at the end of transactions and sets expectations regarding the timeliness and completion of the work orders;
- Focuses on goal achievement and results;
- Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations as required;
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or GED required; two to three years of experience in direct sales within the telecommunications or IT services industries is preferred but not required.
Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, free gym membership, company discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid leave, and much more!
