2027 College Development Program - Sales in Omaha, NE

Convergint • La Vista, NE

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About The Position

Convergint is hiring a full-time sales colleague for its College Development Program in Omaha, Nebraska. The position includes a six-month training program that provides knowledge, tools, and resources and an opportunity to network and learn before entering the marketplace. The sales colleague will prospect for and cultivate relationships with customers, identify customer needs, and secure sales opportunities while contributing to a team focused on customer service.

The role involves building relationships with existing customers and prospects, developing opportunities across a range of industries, assessing customer sites, and preparing proposals and project implementation plans for system installation and service opportunities. The colleague will also develop market awareness through networking and industry activities and partner with operations personnel on the growth, development, sales, and marketing of Convergint solutions.

Requirements

• College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem-solving affinity.
• Desire to learn, understand, and apply solutions to customer challenges.
• Ability to build customer confidence and cultivate business relationships.
• Ability to proactively source sales and service opportunities.
• Ability to adapt to business changes and influence others.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Technical acumen or an affinity for learning and keeping up with evolving technology trends.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of sales experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the six-month College Development Program training.
• Build relationships with existing customers and prospects to identify and cultivate new opportunities.
• Collaborate with partners in vertical markets and industries including transportation, global and enterprise accounts, utilities, financial and banking, healthcare, data centers, government, and education.
• Develop business opportunities, conduct customer site assessments, and write proposals for system installation and service opportunities.
• Develop market awareness through networking, presentations, event attendance, and industry associations.
• Partner with operations personnel on the growth, development, sales, and marketing of solutions.
• Translate customer needs and requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans.
• Participate in the Recruit Awesome People program by referring potential talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.

Benefits

• 10 company holidays and paid time off starting at 13 days annually.
• Fun & Laughter Day Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance and disability plan.
• Wellness program.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Colleague Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary and compensation plan.
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day.
• Cell phone reimbursement, if applicable.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level