Work Location: 415 3rd St. NW STE 102 Great Falls, MT

Type of Position: Full Time – 40 Hours per Week

Hourly Rate: $19.88  with UNCAPPED commission! 

Hours: 9am-6pm with a rotating Saturday shift of 8am-5pm

Sign on Bonus- $2,500

The Consumer Sales Representative-Retail is a key contributor in TDS’s overall consumer strategy to grow, delight and retain our customers. Our motto is to grow revenue and achieve sales goals by providing exceptional customer service. The Consumer Sales Representative-Retail handles customers that walk-in to our Retail stores as well as handles inbound customer calls when no customers are in the office.

This position is the primary point of contact for consumer customers inquiring about products and services. This position takes ownership of thoroughly understanding the features and benefits of all the consumer products and services we offer. The Consumer Sales Representative-Retail also keeps current on all pricing, procedures, promotions, tools, and systems used to place orders, update billing and maintain record of customer contacts.

In addition to base pay and an excellent benefits package, the Consumer Sales Representative-Retail is assigned monthly sales goals established for key strategic products such as Voice, High Speed Data, TV, Mobile, and Strategic product sales. The Consumer Sales Representative-Retail must meet these goals and maintain customer service quality expectations for additional commission incentive programs.

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com. 
  
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.  

• Deliver Sales & Retention Results through Providing Exceptional Customer Service: Exceed or Meet Monthly Sales Goals of Strategic Products such as but not limited to, Voice, High Speed Data, TV , Mobile, and Internet Content Product Offerings through face to face and over the phone interactions. Exceeds retention goals, by using save techniques that involve negotiation & interpersonal communication skills to prevent customer churn. Works to ask lifestyle questions and promote services to fulfill customer needs. Is also responsible for reselling customers on the benefits of having TDS service, subsequently protecting existing revenue.
• Moves/Adds/Changes/Disconnect Inquiries: Delight and retain existing customer base by consistently providing exceptional customer service on all billing inquiries, seasonal service requests, toll inquiries, and other miscellaneous inquiries. The Consumer Sales Representative-Retail will consult with customers on these service calls to identify customer technology needs and offer TDS product solutions they may not currently have and/or we can offer at a better value.
• Cash Management Procedures – Consumer Retail must closely follow cash management procedures to assure accuracy in all cash and payment handling from customer to deposit.
• Resolves construction related issues in specific markets by creating and completing Triage tickets.
• Keeps current with Promotions, Products and Technology necessary to Exceeding or Meeting Sales and Retention Goals. Regular attendance and promptness for work are essential functions of this position because absenteeism and tardiness significantly impact the ability of the Company and coworkers to meet our customers' needs
• Handles retail office responsibilities such as restocking supplies, unlocking and locking office, maintaining office cleanliness, participating in community events, and working with other departments to coordinate use of space.
• Special Projects as assigned by Supervisor

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a sales or customer service role
• 2+ years computer experience (may include order applications, Microsoft Outlook, Word, or Excel).
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS’s business needs including but not limited to our obligations to our customers and to our customers’ needs.

Other Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks 6+ months experience working with detailed data
• Ability to meet or exceed sales goals
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, selling and closing skills in reselling the service to customers who are requesting to disconnect their service.
•  Ability to handle a high volume of phone calls in a structured, contact center environment
• Understanding of the telecommunication industry
• Understanding of telecommunication products and services
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, listening)
• Problem solving skills (i.e. customer complaints, competitive issues)
• Successful completion of classroom training will be required
• Demonstrated success in a competitive sales environment
• Able to Work Overtime with Advance Notice
• Ability to Work shift with ending time of 8:00 p.m. CST and a potential Saturday rotation
• Experience working with escalated customer issues and problem resolution both over the phone and face to face.

Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role!  Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today! 

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others.  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates.  Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). 

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law.