Business Account Executive

Overview

Are you eager to learn and ready to bring energy and ambition to a team that values growth? Do you get fired up by the idea of knocking on doors, building relationships, and helping small businesses thrive with better internet? If so, we’d love to have you join us as a Business Account Executive at Socket Fiber.

Socket Fiber is expanding fast, and we’re building the next generation of sales leaders. In this role, you’ll work face-to-face with small and medium-sized businesses, introducing them to our fiber-powered internet and communications solutions. This is a field-based role in the Kirksville/Moberly/Chillicothe, Missouri market with daily 8 AM virtual meetings followed by territory work during business hours.

• Own your local territory by generating leads through door-to-door prospecting, networking, and consistent follow-up with small and mid-sized businesses.
• Introduce decision-makers to the value of Socket Fiber’s business services.
• Assess customer needs and deliver tailored solutions using Socket’s full suite of business products (Broadband/Dedicated Internet, Voice Services, Cloud-Based Phone Systems UCaaS).
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals and key performance benchmarks.
• Manage your pipeline in Salesforce and follow up regularly to close opportunities.
• Engage in daily sales calls, team check-ins, training sessions, and development opportunities.
• Represent Socket Fiber with professionalism and integrity in your market.
• Work efficiently in the field; mileage is paid.
• Pitch in as needed and be ready to take on additional duties that help the team grow.

• Competitive spirit with high energy
• Strong communication and people skills
• Thrives in a structured sales process
• Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience
• Desire to grow within the company
• Grit, adaptability, and coachability

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior sales experience (especially door-to-door or in-person)
• Experience in customer service or a client-facing role
• Knowledge of telecommunications services (internet, wireless, phone systems)
• Passion for helping local businesses grow

We are redefining what it means to connect communities with a mission-driven culture focused on bringing high-speed internet to areas that need it most. Socket Fiber offers a culture where employee strengths are highlighted and recognized.

• Competitive base pay plus performance-based commission
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life) and 401k match
• Free fiber service (where available)
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant continuing education
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities

• Respect:
  Toward all customers, communities, property, and coworkers.
• Advocacy:
  We champion our customers.
• Transparency:
  In what we deliver and how we do business.
• Progress:
  We grow with our customers and communities.
• Winning:
  Each conversation is a chance to earn trust and a new customer.

If you’re ready to grow your career and help shape the future of business connectivity in Missouri, apply today.

What We’re Looking For:

To be considered for this role, you’ll need the following required qualifications:

• Current and valid driver’s license with no restrictions
• Ability to travel daily within your assigned local market (30-90 minute radius)
• Physical ability to walk and be on your feet for long periods
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Comfort navigating rejection in a performance-driven, commission-heavy role
• Availability for an 8 AM daily virtual team meeting