Company Description
At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
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Job Description
We are looking for a Small Enterprise Account Executive to join our growing team! In this position, you will be responsible for producing new sales and revenue growth for Small Enterprise Accounts that cover small business enterprises and range from 1-25 employees. You will be responsible for selling the full line of Brightspeed's products and services.
As a Small Enterprise Account Executive, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Focus on new business acquisition, inbound sales calls, web lead conversions and outbound call prospecting
- Qualify leads, identifying decision makers, determine customer needs, explaining product/service variations and overcoming customer objections
- Initiate sales process promoting service, products, equipment, and capabilities
- Collaborate with customers to identify needs, creating solutions, and ensure a smooth sale process
- Identify business opportunities to maintain sales goals and providing in-depth knowledge of competitors and suppliers
- Prepare and present presentations to prospective clients
- Responsible for updating relevant customer information - including sales funnel activity, opportunity updates, maintenance of monthly goals, customer proposals and contracts
- Establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers and customers
Professional Success Competencies:
- Communicating - Conveying information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods, both internal and external
- Problem Solving and Decision Making – Identifying issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from various sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, & chooses a course of action
- Driving for Results - Setting ambitious standards of performance for self and the overall team; responsibility for work goals; initiates, focuses, and monitoring the efforts; proactively acting, and going beyond
- Client & Partner Relationships - Developing and sustaining relationships based on an understanding of client, partner and stakeholder needs and actions
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
- 3+ years previous sales experience
- Knowledge of sales strategies, processes, and approaches
- Possess energetic, positive and professional attitude
- Partner and cross collaborate in a conscientious, enthusiastic and articulate manner
- Ability to self-motivate and think quick on feet in a fast-paced work environment
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Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:
- Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
- Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice
What We Do
On August 3, 2021, Apollo Global Management and Lumen Technologies, Inc. entered an agreement for Apollo to acquire Lumen’s Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations across 20 states for $7.5 billion. Brightspeed was formed to create a new high-speed internet company to serve the customers in those states.
Our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally under-served by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
