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Description 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. Position Overview: Astound Business Solutions is currently searching for a Business Account Executive in our Portland, OR office. A successful candidate will be highly motivated by individual performance and achievement by incorporating their in-depth business sales experience to exceed targets in this dynamic and untapped market. You will contribute to Astound's success by creating and executing Small Business sales, selling Gig speeds and Hosted Voice services. The Business Account Executive will work with the Regional Sales Manager to drive incremental new customer accounts and achieve monthly quotas. We are also open to considering recent graduates who are interested in launching their B2B Sales career! A Day in the Life of the Business Account Executive: Develop positive relationships within the region's communities and develop key territory strategies towards acquiring new business Meet individual performance requirements Expected to meet and or exceed monthly quota requirements of new Small Business customers Manage and self-track day-to -day sales activity to report to Regional Sales Manager Excellent oral, written and motivational skills Understanding of a sales funnel and successful management of daily, weekly, monthly customer work orders to ensure timely follow up Ensure all required paperwork is legible, complete and submitted in a timely manner Seek opportunities with customers to enhance the company's image; Customer focused, and represents company image and products in a professional manner. Shows respect to internal/external customers Proficiency in interacting with customers in a polite, professional manner; Maintain a thorough understanding of, and is able to effectively communicate, systems' prices, channels, services and packages to potential customers Frequent to continuous driving, walking, bending and reaching Occasional exposure to inclement weather Occasional to frequent exposure to uneven surfaces, hills, stairs, heights Occasional use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc. Other duties as assigned What You Bring to the Table: 2 - 4 years of prior experience managing business accounts in either a sales or customer service environment preferred 1 - 2 years of practical, hands-on experience canvassing or cold-calling on small business strongly preferable Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as this position is responsible for ensuring potential customers understand the features and benefits of all Astound products and the pricing and promotional offers available Ability to work within Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision Excellent detail orientation and follow through skills Strong discretionary skills, as this position will have access to and work with information of a confidential nature Ability to have a flexible schedule, some nights and weekends required Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy Willingness and ability to quickly learn and understand the cable industry, regional communities, and customers Ability to build relationships with local chambers, atte