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Market Development Specialist

Petoskey, Michigan

Overview

Success is building strong connections.

When new residential housing developments and communities are being built, new people move into new homes. All they can think about is getting unpacked and feeling settled. They also want to quickly reconnect to the Internet, their favorite shows, and with family and friends.

Market Development Specialists play a vital role in new residential communities. As part of our team, you will manage a sales territory in which new homes are being built. Through lead generation, community events, and prospecting, you will sell Spectrum’s superior products at an exceptional value—and keep people connected to who and what matters most.

  • Full-time
  • Uncapped sales commissions
  • Career Progression
  • Work in all elements
  • Training provided
  • Health benefits

Success Profile

What makes a successful Spectrum Market Development Specialist? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Strong work ethic
  • Persuasive
  • Goal-oriented
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Self-starter
  • Results-driven

This is not a desk job

As a Market Development Specialist, you’ll thrive in this independent, customer-facing role. Expect to work outside, rain or shine, days and nights, and to knock on many doors before closing a sale. It’s hard work, but with your professional resilience, you can excel in this position.

Goal-oriented & Results-driven

Achieve your sales and financial goals through building relationships in your sales territory and prospecting for new customers. You’ll work hard to generate sales leads and meet your monthly sales targets, knowing that hard work pays well.

Your goals are our goals. From best-in-class sales training to manager support to advancement opportunities, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Earnings Elevated

Your base salary is just the beginning. Motivated Market Development Specialists are eligible to earn uncapped sales commissions, incentives and performance bonuses.

Continuous Learning

If you’re ready to learn and grow your career, our comprehensive sales training and dedicated leaders will help you achieve your goals. Learn winning sales techniques, as well as product and service knowledge to confidently engage and advise customers.

Future Focused

Have your sights set on a rewarding career with a stable company? You will appreciate the variety of career paths filled with opportunities for future success.

Work Hard and Be Rewarded

Compensation

High-income potential with base salary, incentives and uncapped commissions.

Affordable Health Care Coverage

High quality and affordable health care coverage for all employees and their family members.

Paid Time Off

Paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays.

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Savings & Retirement

401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of pay and an additional 3% company contribution to the Retirement Accumulation Plan.

Company Perks

Free and discounted Spectrum Services and deep discounts on Spectrum Mobile regardless of where you live.

Education Assistance

Get reimbursed up to $10,000 a year for undergraduate and graduate degrees through our partnership with Guild.

Responsibilities

Date posted: 09/13/2024 Requisition Number: 2024-40435 Business unit: Marketing Location: Petoskey, Michigan Areas of interest: Outside Sales, Sales Position Type: Full Time SDT315

Are you an outgoing professional who thrives when working independently? Do you enjoy getting out of the office and connecting with customers where they are? Ready for a financially rewarding job that can lead to real career opportunities?

Spectrum is building a NEW residential outside sales team—one that will drive impact for our business, customers and everyone who joins us. If you’re looking for an exciting sales career and a company that invests in you, become a Market Development Specialist.


BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

When new residential housing developments and communities are being built, new people move into new homes. All they can think about is getting unpacked and feeling settled. They also want to quickly reconnect to the Internet, their favorite shows, and with family and friends. This is where our new Market Development Specialists play a vital role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A MARKET DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

     Acquire new customers through door-to-door relationship building and community events

     Focus on new and existing communities within targeted growth markets

     Build a vast network of referral partners to help quickly engage prospective customers

     Develop relationships with homebuilders, homeowner associations and housing community groups within an assigned territory

     Sell Spectrum’s superior products at an exceptional value to customers

     Be rewarded for achieving sales goals in Internet, mobile, phone and video sales

     Connect with your team by participating in sales meetings and training

While working in residential sales, expect to work outdoors rain or shine, days and nights, and to knock on many doors before closing a sale. It’s hard work, but with your relationship-building skills and professional resilience, you can excel (and do well financially) in this sales position.


WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM
Required Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Skills: Effective communication, listening, relationship-building and multi-tasking skills
  • Technical Skills: Willingness to learn about our products; comfortable having sales conversations about technology
  • Abilities: Work independently, results-oriented, persuasive, positive attitude, resilient
    Travel: Daily in an outdoor environment; valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle needed
  • Schedule: Includes days, evenings and weekends; flexibility based upon performance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of sales or relevant work experience
  • Experience in door-to-door sales

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Competitive Pay: Starting base salary plus uncapped commission, incentives and bonus program; the average first-year target compensation is up to $100,000+.
Supportive Culture: It’s a fast and engaging team, where leaders coach you and are willing to invest in you and your goals.
Dynamic Growth: We offer world-class paid sales training and career opportunities to move up and around the company.
Total Rewards:Our comprehensive benefits are among the best in the industry.

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SDT315 2024-40435 2024

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