Retail Sales Associate
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Retail Sales Representative I, II, or III

Stayton, Oregon

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

Astound Broadband is currently searching for a Retail Sales Representative I, II, or III in our Stayton, Oregon office. This position is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and support to Astound Broadband customers. Effectively communicate and explain benefits of target products to maximize sales revenue. Ensure high quality and accurate service by assisting, and resolving a wide variety of customer requests, inquiries and complaints.

Where you will work:

• This position will be based in Stayton, Oregon location, with the ability to travel into the nearest office and the field as needed

A Day in the Life of the Retail Sales Representative:

• Sell target products and packages and effectively communicate system prices, channels, services and packages to customers and potential customers
• Demonstrate WAVE's various products and services to inbound customer traffic at the retail center
• Communicate current promotions and offers to all potential customers
• Establish rapport with visitors and engage them in the process of probing to match each one with the package that best fits their needs
• Review customer's current level of service and introduce new services as appropriate
• Determine customers level of satisfaction with their service and take steps as needed to ensure that their experience with WAVE is positive
• Seek opportunities with customers to enhance the company's image. Maintain a neat appearance, show respect and respect the customer's property
• Provide accurate and efficient feedback to customer issues quickly and efficiently by improving personal technical knowledge and understanding of all services and equipment
• Utilize billing system and other sales and marketing related tools to effectively identify and quickly provide answers to customer inquiries
• Resolve customer questions and concerns efficiently by actively listening, communicating clearly and concisely, and assuring customer understanding
• Process installation, service change, disconnects and trouble call work orders according to departmental policies and procedures
• Receive customer payments, give receipts, enter payments to customer accounts and accurately balance cash drawer on a daily basis
• Track sales progress and document productivity on sales forms/ reports as provided by the company Ensure all required paperwork is legible, complete and submitted in a timely manner

What You Bring to the Table:

• Phone customer support/service related background in call center environment preferred
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to customers, peers, and management. Is positive, pleasant, and respectful
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing demeanor
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of cable and data products and services
• Ability to learn and retain new information and concepts quickly
• Demonstrates ability to diagnose and solve problems
• Exhibits the ability to follow direction and possesses the ability to follow through
• Displays proven good judgment and proactive decision-making skills
• Must possess the ability to adapt to change
• Cable Television industry experience preferred
• Telecommunications experience preferred

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• 401k with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: 80 hours per year and increases based on tenure with the organization (**PTO/Vacation is specific to our West region and could vary within other geographical regions.)
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave based on state and local ordinance (**Sick leave is specific to our West region and could vary within other geographical regions.)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. The base salary range in Washington for this position, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable, is:

• Retail Representative I - $17.00 - $23.80 per hour
• Retail Representative II - $17.85 - $24.99 per hour
• Retail Representative III - $18.74 - $26.24 per hour

Our Mission Statement:* Take care of our customers* Take care of each other* Do what we say we are going to do* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only):

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)