Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (CVTC) was established in 1953 and is located in rural Central Texas, midway between Austin and Houston. We offer our members and customers local and long distance voice service as well as high-speed Internet. We are one of the largest companies in Fayette County and are committed to giving back to our community.
Current Employment Opportunities:
Job Title:
Business Sales Specialist
Company Name:
Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Job Description:
Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (CVTC) was established in 1953 and is located in rural Central Texas, midway between Austin and Houston. We offer our members and customers local and long distance telephone service as well as high-speed broadband services. We are one of the largest companies in Fayette County and are committed to giving back to our community.
CVTC is seeking a highly motivated individual focused on quality customer service to join our team to fill the position of Business Sales Specialist.
General Summary
Sells business solutions to commercial customers. Follows up on sales leads and informs and educates potential customers of available products and services. Defines potential customer needs, finds solutions, develops proposals and sales presentations, and closes the sale. Maintains contact with existing customer base to capitalize on new sales opportunities. Follows up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
Essential Job Functions
- Sells business solutions and telecommunications equipment by identifying, researching and contacting potential customers.
- Follows up on sales leads from technicians, advertisements, and promotions. Informs and educates potential customers of available products and services.
- Defines potential customer needs, find solutions, develops proposals and sales presentations, and closes the sale. Works with sales engineers on complex customer solutions. Coordinates with multiple departments to fulfill customer needs.
- Maintains contact with existing customer base and capitalizes on any new sales opportunities by introducing new technologies, products and services to support client operations.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent plus one to three years of previous sales experience required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent listener.
- Professional appearance and integrity.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of telecommunications technology, products and services.
- Knowledge of company products and services.
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of sales practices and principles.
- Skill in operating office equipment.
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in persuasion techniques.
- Skill in negotiating.
- Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand.
Additional Comments:
CVTC and its affiliates offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package as well as a challenging work environment. CVTC conducts background checks as well as pre-employment and random post-hire drug screenings. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit for confidential consideration a cover letter, resume and three professional references to [email protected] or mail to Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Attn: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 130, La Grange, TX 78945. E.O.E.
Job Location:
La Grange, TX
Contact Information:
Human Resources: 979-242-5911