What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Sales Representative position at TDS Telecom?
Overview
At TDS Telecom, our Sales teams are our front-lines. They are interacting with homeowners and potential customers everyday, at their doorstep -- educating them on our products and services, and how they can further enrich their lives. If you enjoy the thrill of the sale, ability to control your own earning with uncapped commissions, and selling a product that people are excited about, our Field Sales Representative opening is the right job for you!
As a Field Sales Representative at TDS Telecom, you will be selling our residential products and services door-to-door. You will be canvassing different neighborhoods in your assigned territory, door knocking and selling fiber internet, TV, and phone services to your friends and neighbors. Additionally, you will be attending a variety of community events in parternship with our Marketing team, engaging and educating citizens on TDS's catalog of products and services. If you don't like being tied to a desk, this is the perfect opportunity to get out in the community and stay active, and earn a lot of money doing it!
Schedule:
Manage your own 40-hour work-week between 9am-9pm Monday-Saturday. Some Saturdays may be required during busy event season.
Compensation:
Base salary uncapped commission. Targeted earnings from $60,000-$100,000 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.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Engage with potential customers: Reach out to both new and existing prospects through door-to-door visits, networking, and referrals to inform them about TDS's voice, data, and television services within your assigned territory.
Conduct sales calls: Identify customer needs, provide relevant information, and sell TDS services to prospective customers to achieve your sales targets.
Complete sales documentation: Accurately record and submit daily sales orders, agreements, third-party verifications, and reports to your supervisor, following company guidelines.
Oversee customer accounts: Manage customer relationships from the initial sale through installation, conducting follow-up calls to ensure satisfaction post-installation.
Create community buzz: Organize and participate in community events to create sales opportunities and increase brand awareness.
What We're Looking For:
- Self-Motivated: You’re driven, ambitious, and always looking for ways to improve.
- Charisma and Confidence: You’re a people person who loves talking to new people and making connections.
- Goal-Oriented: You thrive on hitting targets and love the thrill of closing a deal.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible for a seller's permit and/or solicitors license as required by market
- Must have access to reliable transportation
Please note: This position may require additional local background checks and permitting processes to obtain licenses to sell, as required by local municipalities and government. Any licenses or permits required by market will be company-paid and provided.
Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role! Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today!
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 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).
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.
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) 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.
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000
