Direct Sales Representative- Universal

Astound Broadband • Arlington, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Sales Representative represents Astound’s residential direct sales initiatives in the field within the Greater Boston market. This door-to-door outside sales role focuses on prospecting and qualifying customers, generating sales in an assigned territory, and recommending suitable products and services. The position offers a $39,900 base salary plus uncapped commissions, with total on-target earnings of $89,000, and the potential to exceed six figures with strong performance. Approximately 90% of the work is in the field, including visiting properties and attending sales events. The representative should be comfortable working outdoors and autonomously, and prepared to transport marketing materials as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation. Astound describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive, with personalized training and coaching. Benefits listed for regular full-time employees include retirement-plan matching, insurance options, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policy.
• Reliable transportation, including to fulfill role duties such as transporting marketing materials to events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and outdoors, with approximately 90% of work in the field.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, presentation, and influence skills.
• Positive, creative, and persuasive personality.
• Motivated self-starter comfortable working autonomously.
• Detail-oriented with highly developed organizational and time-management skills.
• Sales-quota driven.
• Ability to walk or travel to visit properties, lift up to 20 pounds, and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Sales or marketing background in telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and generate sales within an assigned territory.
• Identify and sell appropriate products and services to meet customer needs.
• Engage potential customers in technical discussions through demonstrations and presentations.
• Execute the sales strategy to increase sales within the territory.
• Prepare sales information for customers.
• Distribute marketing materials and participate in special sales events.
• Remain knowledgeable about changes and developments within the product and service line.
• 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 by state or local law.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

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