Sr Direct Sales Representative

Optimum is a leader in connectivity solutions and is looking for an experienced Senior Direct Sales Representative to promote our products and services. The role focuses on driving sales, mentoring new team members, and fostering a high‑performance culture.
Job Summary The Senior Direct Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling Optimum products and services. The Senior Direct Sales Representative will focus on achieving individual targets, allocating time to field training, coaching, and support to assigned Optimum Sales Professionals and to assist in their ramp to competency and progression toward reaching OSP2 level.

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Optimum products, promoting and selling offerings to individual customers.
• Displays recent competitive knowledge of features, benefits, product differences, pricing, and campaigns for all products and services.
• Drives sales and builds strong customer relationships and mentors and coaches frontline sales to help them achieve their potential.
• Meets and exceeds sales targets set by local market.
• Exhibits strong interest in leading and developing others.
• Provides onboarding support to new hires, observes, and provides feedback to ensure they are on‑track with their training and provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Monitors sales performance metrics, generates reports to assess progress, and identifies areas for improvement.
• Takes an active role in personal and professional development.

• High degree of self‑motivation and maintains a professional appearance.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion with respect to significant matters without direct oversight.
• Possesses expert knowledge of B2C selling, reflective of 2-3 years of experience.
• High confidence in selling ability.
• Displays expert time‑management and organizational skills.
• Meets the physical requirements of the job, including walking and/or traveling door‑to‑door in all weather.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of residence.

• Unlimited earning potential:
  Base pay + Uncapped Commission structure = $100,000+ combined income potential.
• Comprehensive training to equip you with knowledge for success.
• Top‑notch benefits:
  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance from day one.
• Paid vacation and sick pay.
• Sales incentive and bonus programs for additional earning opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral earning opportunities.
• Discounted TV/Internet/Phone Employee product benefits.
• 401(k) with company‑matched funds.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

[1] Estimated and not guaranteed. Earning potential varies based on individual sales performance and is subject to terms of the commission plan, which may be modified by the Company in its discretion.

[2] Subject to eligibility requirements and Company plan terms, including location of residence in the Optimum footprint.

At Optimum, we are fueled by four core pillars:
Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. These pillars shape our culture and define our commitment to employees and customers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

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