TDS Telecom

Commercial Account Executive

TDS Telecom$126K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of sales experience required.
  • 1+ years of cold calling experience required.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation necessary.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong B2B sales track record and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential customers through cold calling and networking.
  • Achieve sales growth targets by understanding customer needs and presenting TDS solutions.
  • Maintain accurate customer information and sales forecasts in the CRM system.
  • Develop and execute prospecting strategies using TDS' CRM for effective closing.
  • Process and submit new order requests following established protocols.

Benefits

  • $2,000 sign-on bonus available.
  • Uncapped monthly commissions to maximize earning potential.
  • 6-month ramp-up period with supplemental income.
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance effective immediately upon hire.
  • 401(k) plan with a strong company match.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation plus additional sick leave and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Overview

We're looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Commercial Sales team! In this role you will be a solution seller by identifying opportunities to leverage TDS' full complement of solutions and technology offerings which encompass, hosted and premise-based VoIP solutions, managed services, and web security. You are a business-to-business sales professional and accountable for developing new business opportunities by cold calling and prospecting (door to door). You will focus on uncovering customer needs, understanding key business drivers, leveraging the latest technology, and delivering compelling TDS solutions to our prospects that meet their business needs in a timely manner.

Do you thrive on being out and about in your community and meeting new people? Are you motivated by the thrill of a sale? If so, then this position may be for you!

Location: This position will have a working territory of Billings, MT where you will prospect out in the field daily Monday-Friday.

*Account Executives are targeted to make $126,758+ per year (Base + Commission)*

What's in it for you?
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus!
  • Uncapped monthly commission (the sky is the limit!)
  • Generous 6-month ramp-up period with supplemental income
  • Reimbursement for your mileage in between appointments
  • Discounted TDS services
  • Full benefits package, including:
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day one of employment
    • 401K program with excellent company match
    • 3 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks paid sick time, and company holidays

What does a day in the life of a Commercial Account Executive at TDS look like?

You'll start by gathering with your team in the office to start out your day. There will be a brief team meeting, opportunity to share successes, challenges, and plans as well as learn and share best practices. While there are some scheduled Team's Meetings, such as trainings, or 1 on 1s with your manager, the majority of your time will be spent prospecting, developing opportunities and closing and processing sales while creating your activity plan in our CRM (Salesforce).

Responsibilities

  • Identify, contact, and build relationships with prospective customers through a combination of telephone and in-person cold calls, networking and referrals to obtain appointments.
  • Meet or exceed sales growth targets by conducting sales calls to determine customer needs, gain information, determine how TDS can help solve business challenges, and effectively communicate TDS' value proposition to prospective customers.
  • Maintain accurate and timely customer status and forecasts utilizing the CRM system for all new prospective sales. Build and maintain relationships with customers, contact, prospects, and lead sources.
  • Leverage the TDS CRM system to develop prospecting and sales strategies that ensure high activity and effective closing ratios for new customers.
  • Write and submit accurate and timely new orders following the established sales process.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of sales experience.
  • 1+ years of cold calling experience.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, insurance, and have access to reliable transportation.

Other Qualifications
  • Proven ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Proven ability to manage a territory using technology, prioritization and time management skills.
  • Track record of success in business-to-business sales.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to convincingly persuade others.
  • Access to a cell phone.
  • Ability to set goals clearly and effectively and then attain them.
  • Ability to work alone.
  • Computer literacy (i.e., Excel, Word, email, Internet).
  • Ability to maintain quota levels.

Do you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role. Experience and skills come in many forms, and they may not always match exactly what's listed on paper, but they can still lead to success. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, financial well-being, and overall happiness. Join us and experience a work environment where your well-being is a top priority!

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
  • Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
  • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs


Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to:
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • TDS Service Discounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Volunteer Time


In addition to these benefits, all associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development. To learn more, click here.

Pay Transparency

The listed salary includes both base pay and potential earnings from meeting sales quotas. The final offer will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, location, and role-specific competencies. With our uncapped commission incentives, you'll have unlimited earning potential!

About TDS Telecom

TDS Telecom is an American telecommunications company with headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc, and is the seventh-largest local exchange carrier in the U.S. TDS Telecom offers telephone, broadband Internet and television services to customers in thirty states and more than 900 rural and suburban communities, though it also serves some urban metropolitan communities. It also sells businesses communications services including VoIP phone service, dedicated broadband Internet and hosted-managed services. With headquarters in Madison, TDS Telecom operates TDS Broadband LLC, and BendBroadband, and TDS Metrocom, LLC. Combined, the company employs nearly 3,300 people. TDS Telecom and parent company TDS Inc. are celebrating 50 years in business in 2019. On January 1, 2019, the contract between TDS and Nexstar Media, which allowed for TDS to rebroadcast television networks owned by Nexstar, expired, and on February 1, 2019, a new contract was signed. TDS president Jim Butman explained to affected viewers- over 50,000 of them in more than five US states- that the impasse was caused by unreasonable demands from Nexstar, including new rates that were more than double what TDS was previously paying. This was the largest and most protracted dispute in the company's history.
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