Entry Level Sales Representatives

Job Description

Entry Level Sales Representative | TDS Telecommunications LLC

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, field-based role with hybrid remote administrative work at TDS Telecommunications LLC, a company that serves over 1 million connections with high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services across diverse U.S. communities. With over 50 years of experience, TDS is dedicated to building and expanding fiber optic networks that bring cutting-edge connectivity to neighborhoods nationwide. This role is crucial for connecting communities to innovative communication solutions, directly impacting how people live, work, and connect by acting as trusted advisors and shaping their experience with technology.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Field-based with hybrid remote administrative work

• Mission: To directly connect homeowners with cutting-edge fiber internet, TV, and phone services, making life better by providing faster, more reliable technology.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Engagement: Connect with potential customers by knocking on 60+ doors daily and engaging 15-20 people in conversation about TDS’s voice, data, and television services.
• Sales Execution: Identify customer needs and aim to help 1-3 families daily upgrade to faster, more reliable internet, achieving sales targets.
• Account Management: Oversee customer relationships from the initial sale through installation, conducting follow-up calls to ensure satisfaction post-installation.
• Community Outreach: Organize and participate in local community events alongside the Marketing team to create sales opportunities and increase brand awareness.
• Documentation: Accurately record and submit daily sales orders, agreements, third-party verifications, and reports to your supervisor, following company guidelines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position focused on direct-to-consumer sales and community engagement in the telecommunications sector. Candidates should be energized by closing deals, enjoy meeting new people, and thrive on controlling their own success.
• Experience:
* No specific prior sales experience is required, but a strong self-motivated, charismatic, confident, and goal-oriented mindset is essential for success.
* Must have access to reliable transportation to effectively manage assigned territories.
* Must be eligible for and obtain a seller’s permit and/or solicitor’s license as required by local municipalities and government, with all associated costs company-paid.
• Skills:
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively spark conversations and build connections with diverse homeowners.
* Proven ability to manage a flexible 40-hour workweek, including hours between 9 AM and 9 PM, Monday through Saturday, with freedom to schedule working hours.
* Professionalism and enthusiasm in representing the TDS brand as a trusted advisor in the community.
* Strong organizational skills for accurately completing sales documentation and managing customer accounts.