Direct Sales Representative- Universal

Astound Broadband • Lanham, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Sales Representative represents Astound’s residential direct sales initiatives in the field across the Greater Maryland area. This face-to-face, door-to-door role focuses on acquiring residential customers by discussing service needs, providing quotes, and submitting sign-up orders. Approximately 90% of the work is in the field. Compensation includes an annual base salary of $38,778.69 and uncapped commission potential, with total on-target earnings of $88,000, and the opportunity to exceed six figures with strong performance. The role offers flexible scheduling, an adjusted quota during ramp-up, a protected territory, and training and mentoring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Comfort working outdoors and primarily 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 well-developed organizational and time-management skills.
• Sales-quota driven.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain new residential customers through professional, face-to-face interactions with residents, property management groups, and referral sources.
• Pursue leads provided daily.
• Learn the unique elements of assigned properties in the portfolio.
• Distribute marketing materials, facilitate strategic marketing campaigns, and build Astound brand awareness.
• 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 submit 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

• Flexible scheduling
• Adjusted quota during ramp-up period
• Protected territory with training and mentoring
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 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, varying by state and local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

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