Outside, Direct Sales Representative at Astound Broadband Powered by Grande

Direct Sales Representative

Waco, Texas

Unlimited earning potential with uncapped commissions!  

Opportunity to earn a targeted compensation up to $85,000 to $90,000 at full attrition with a $34,000 base salary!  We offer a $34,000 base with a commission plan that allows you the freedom to exceed quota.  (*See total compensation details below the job description). You will be representing a superior telecommunication provider and company that cares about you and our customers. 

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company. 

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success.  With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond. 

Where you will work:  

• This is a dynamic opportunity to represent our organization in the greater Waco, TX market
• This individual may be based in the field, with the ability to travel into the nearest office as needed 

A Day in the Life of the Direct Sales Representative: 

• Obtain new customers in a residential environment through professional, face-to-face interaction with residents, property management groups, and other referral sources
• Aggressively pursue any leads provided daily
• Understand every unique element of assigned properties within portfolio
• Distribute marketing material, facilitate strategic marketing campaigns, build Astound brand awareness
• Review and understand property contract language, service levels, restrictions, and obligations
• Understand customer needs and articulate solutions
• Attend mandatory sales meetings
• Report sales statistics accurately and promptly to management
• Stay up to date with what the competition is doing in your market

What You Bring to the Table: 

• Ability to work in a fast paced challenging environment
• Enjoys working outdoors "on the hunt" since 90% of all work is in the field
• Excellent communications, relationship building, organizational, presentation and influence skills
• You have a positive, creative and persuasive personality
• Must be a motivated, self-starter and comfortable with working autonomously
• Must be detail oriented and has highly developed organizational and time management skills
• You are sales-quota driven
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation

What You Bring to the Table: 

• You’re passionate in connecting with potential customers and bringing them the joy of our products
• You’re driven to succeed in every situation presented
• You’re resilient and adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Visit potential customers at their residences to discuss service needs, providing quotes and sign up orders
• Protected Territory with excellent training/mentoring
• Adjusted Quota during your ramp-up period
• We provide flexible scheduling
• This is a face-to-face and door-to-door position. It’s not easy for everyone, however, the base salary and uncapped commission compensation is designed for excellent earnings potential!
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Certifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: 

• Unlimited earning potential!  
• Vehicle Allowance provided
• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

Base Salary: The base salary range in Texas for this position is $34,000, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. It is specific to Texas and may not be applicable to other locations. 

Commissions at plan: Uncapped commissions with targeted commissions at full attainment could be up to or over $56,000 annually. Our sales total compensation offers the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets. 

Our Mission Statement 

• Take Care of Our Customers

• Take Care of Each Other

• Do What We Say We are Going To Do

• Have Fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO: 

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.  Discrimination of any kind has no place here.  We are dedicated to providing 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, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.  

CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf  

Experience

• 1 year(s): Sales
• 1 year(s): Door-to-Door Sales

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• Initiative
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication
• Presentation
• Customer Service

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)