Direct Sales Representative- Residential

Direct Sales Representative

Location:

Chicago, Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Naperville, Elgin, Schaumburg, IL greater market territories

Opportunity to earn up to $85,000 or more with uncapped commissions. Base salary $40,000 with a commission plan that allows you to exceed quota.

Astound Broadband powered by Wave is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology.

The Direct Sales Representative is responsible for acquiring new residential customers and building relationships within the serviceable footprint. The role includes prospecting, qualifying, and generating sales; identifying and selling appropriate products and services; and executing a sales strategy to increase sales within assigned territories.

Field based around the Chicago, Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Naperville, Elgin, Schaumburg, IL greater market territories.

• Prospect, qualify, and generate sales within an assigned territory
• Identify and sell appropriate products and services to meet the customer’s needs
• Sales or marketing background in telecommunications is a plus
• Engage in technical discussions with potential customers through demonstrations and presentations
• Execute the sales strategy to increase sales within respective territories
• Prepare sales information for customers
• Distribute marketing material and participate in special sale events
• Remain knowledgeable and up‑to‑date on changes and developments within the product/service line
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, challenging environment
• Enjoy working outdoors “on the hunt,” as 90% of work is field‑based
• Excellent communications, relationship building, organizational, presentation and influence skills
• Positive, creative, and persuasive personality
• Motivated, self‑starter comfortable with autonomous work
• Detail‑oriented with highly developed organizational and time‑management skills
• Sales‑quota driven
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft products
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation:
  Starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with tenure
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: varies by state/local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• Paid cell phone issued by the company
• Mileage reimbursement

• Base salary: $40,000 (Illinois state range)
• Commission component:
  Targeted commissions at full attainment $56,940 annually; potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who over‑achieve sales targets
• Additional bonus, benefits, and sales incentives as applicable

• Take care of our customers
• Take care of each other
• Do what we say we are going to do
• Have fun

Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. Astound provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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