Direct Sales Representative- Residential

Astound Broadband • Temple, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Sales Representative represents Astound’s residential direct sales initiatives in the field, serving the greater Temple, Texas market. This face-to-face, door-to-door role focuses on acquiring residential customers by discussing service needs, providing quotes, and signing up orders. Approximately 90% of the work is in the field, including outdoor visits to potential customers’ residences. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with flexibility based on business needs and weekends worked at the business’s discretion.

The position offers a $34,000 base salary plus uncapped commissions. Total on-target earnings are $90,000, including base salary and commissions, with the opportunity to exceed six figures. Targeted commissions at full attainment could be up to or over $50,000 annually, with additional potential for employees who exceed sales targets. Compensation and benefits stated are specific to Texas.

Astound provides flexible scheduling, an adjusted quota during the ramp-up period, a protected territory, and training and mentoring. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Benefits listed apply to regular full-time positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Enjoy working outdoors in the field; approximately 90% of work is in the field.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, presentation, and influence skills.
• Positive, creative, and persuasive personality.
• Motivated self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously.
• Detail-oriented, with highly developed organizational and time-management skills.
• Sales-quota driven.

Responsibilities

• Obtain new customers in residential settings through professional, face-to-face interaction with residents, property management groups, and referral sources.
• Aggressively pursue leads provided each day.
• Understand the unique details of assigned properties within the portfolio.
• Distribute marketing materials, facilitate strategic marketing campaigns, and build awareness of the Astound brand.
• Review and understand property contract language, service levels, restrictions, and obligations.
• Understand customer needs and articulate solutions.
• Visit potential customers at their residences to discuss service needs, provide quotes, and sign up orders.
• Attend mandatory sales meetings.
• Report sales statistics accurately and promptly to management.
• Stay up to date on competitors’ activities in the market.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance options.
• Paid time off/vacation starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with tenure.
• 40 hours of floating holiday per year.
• Seven paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave, with hours varying based on state and local laws.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee discount program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Adjusted quota during the ramp-up period.
• Protected territory with training and mentoring.
• Uncapped commissions.

What This Job Offers

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