Business Account Executive

If you have a positive attitude, motivation, and a spirit of resilience, then this job may be for you

In your new role as the B usiness Account Executive , 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.

*Account Executives are targeted to make $87,210+ per year ( Base + Commission )*

What's in it for you?

* $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
* UNCAPPED monthly commission
* VERY generous ramp-up period with supplemental income
* Full Benefits Package - Beginning on first day of employment

* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
* Vacation, Sick Time, Personal days, and PAID Holidays
* 401k eligible after 30 days with excellent company match

* Discounted TDS services
* You'll be reimbursed for your mileage in between appointments.

What does a day in the life of a Business 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 practicies. 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 spect prospecting, developing opportunities and closing and processing sales while creating your activity plan in our CRM (Salesforce)

The salary listed for this position is encompassing of both the base salary, as well as what one might expect to earn when meeting established sales quotas. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. We offer uncapped commission incentives, leaving earning opportunities limitless

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS' mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com (https://tdstelecom.com/) .

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com (https://www.tdsinc.com/home/default.aspx) .

* Identify, contact, and build relationships with prospective customers through a combination of telephone and in-person cold calls, networking and referrals to obtain appointments.
* Leverage the TDS CRM system to develop prospecting and sales strategies that ensure high activity and effective closing ratios for new and existing customers.
* Write and submit accurate and timely new orders following the established sales process. Manage and submit moves, adds, changes and deletion orders (MACD) to the existing customer base.
* Conduct 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 and the existing customer base.
* Maintain accurate and timely customer status and forecasts utilizing the CRM system for all new prospects and existing customer sales.

Required Qualifications

* 2+ years inside and outside sales experience.
* 1+ years of experience in successful prospecting and generating leads through cold calling.
* 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 all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today

Benefits
Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others. Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates. Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here (https://tdstelecom.com/careers/benefits.html) .

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here (https://tdstelecom.com/careers/diversity-inclusion.html)
$77,500.00/Yr. - $126,000.00/Yr.