What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Account Executive position at Spectrum Business?
Average target compensation $100k plus, with four month introductory commission ramp pay.
JOB SUMMARY
The Business Account Executive is responsible for selling communications solutions to small and medium sized businesses within a specified territory. Primary services include coax delivered Internet, video and voice. Ancillary services include custom hosting, desktop security, data back-up, data storage, toll free, additional email addresses, static IPs and more. The AE achieves sales and revenue goals through successful prospecting for new customers as well as the successful sale of bundled services to new customers. The AE is responsible for generating all sales leads through a variety of prospecting tactics and working every lead from initial contact to sale. The AE is responsible for the development and implementation of a Territory Plan (under the instruction of the Sales Manager) which is designed to expand the customer base within their assigned territory. The AE is 100% focused on generating new Internet, voice and video customers.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Place orders through order management software. Work to ensure that all administrative work necessary to support sales activities including sales orders and installations are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Hand off customer service and non-sales related client inquiries to the Customer Service department; focus on selling
Have a complete understanding of Spectrum Business coax services, rates (individual and bundled) and applicable taxes
Demonstrate selling skills and product knowledge. Practice selling skills with other Account Executives regularly. Read sales books and take sales courses to learn new sales techniques; practice and implement new sales techniques regularly
Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within assigned territory, including the use of Salesforce.com to maintain accurate records to maximize territory potential
Meet and exceed performance standards as defined by the department Minimum Performance Requirements and the Spectrum Way Sales Model
Attend and participate in sales meetings as established by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Knowledge of communications technologies and services, with an emphasis on telephone and Internet fundamentals
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Related Work Experience
Outside sales experience in a high transaction, short closing cycle model preferred; 3-5 years
Business to business sales experience preferred
Proven sales history of meeting or exceeding targets preferred
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is around $50,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at $54,000.
Salary : $50,000 - $100,000