Government & Education Account Specialist

Job Description:

At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most.

For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

Sparklight's Business Government & Education (G&E) Account Executives play an important role in their community by developing meaningful relationships with government and education facilities.

As a Business G&E Account Executive, you will match current and prospective government and education customers with Sparklight's services that best fit their needs.

You will also have the opportunity to network and meet with business leaders in your community.

Our team also enjoys having fun! You will have the opportunity to participate in community outreach with your team and compete in friendly sales competitions.

Our top sellers will win an all expense paid vacation to a tropical location for them and a guest!

What you will do to contribute to the company's success


* Presenting and sells B2B telecommunication services to assigned G&E accounts.


* Building and maintaining a healthy sales "funnel" by utilizing cold calling, referral sources, phone contacts, and other creative lead generating techniques.


* Upgrading existing clients by maintaining relationships and resolving customer issues.


* Drafting and submitting formal responses to RFP inquires.


* Consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales goals.


* Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed.

Qualifications


* At least one year of G&E sales experience would set you up for success in this opportunity.


* Experience with USAC and SAM portals a plus.


* A good general understanding of the telecommunications industry and strong community involvement is a plus.


* Well organized, self-motivated, professional appearance, goal-oriented with a positive attitude.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills.


* Requires a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and a good driving record.

Core Competencies


* Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.


* Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.


* Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.


* Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the i...