Business Sales Consultant

West Carolina Rural Telephone • Anderson, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Sales Consultant is primarily responsible for directly contributing to customer growth through active outside sales efforts that enhance business customer growth and retention. This role serves as the primary point of contact for business customers; including making in-person visits to potential and existing customers to offer solutions tailored to meet the needs of each business.

Requirements

• Knowledge of consultative sales principles and techniques, including needs assessment, solution positioning, objection handling, and closing strategies.
• Knowledge of telecommunications, broadband, and fiber products and services including voice, and managed service solutions relevant to business customers.
• Skill in preparing and delivering sales proposals, presentations, and service agreements tailored to the needs of individual business accounts.
• Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs and telephone systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Skill in utilization of sales tracking tools and ability to maintain accurate account records.
• Ability to present technical concepts to clients and potential clients
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of prospects, leads, and active accounts simultaneously to deliver exceptional service.
• Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner; build and sustain trusted relationships with customers and members of the community.
• Ability to work independently, self-manage daily activity, and exercise sound judgement without close supervision.
• Ability to learn and accurately apply complicated rate formulas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer account information.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in sales, account management, or customer service with demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales goals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in telecommunications, broadband, or technology sales in a rural market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person sales visits, calls, and needs assessments with potential business customers to identify service opportunities and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Prepare and present customized service proposals, quotes, and agreements.
• Follow up on inbound sales leads, referrals, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner; maintains contact with potential customers throughout the sales process.
• Maintain contact with existing customer base to focus on customer retention and growth; includes engagement with customers post-installation to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals established that drive new customer growth, revenue growth, and customer retention.
• Assists in the development of sales strategies, marketing campaigns, and various sales initiatives.
• Stay current on product and service offerings, pricing, and promotions, as well as competitor activity and market trends in the service territory.
• Assist with research and development of new products and services.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve processes and that directly impact the customer experience.
• Completes service order entry process and ensures service order is accurate to ensure a timely service installation or account update; maintains accurate customer records.
• Performs all other related duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• West Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED