Small Enterprise Account Executive

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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Brightspeed is looking for Small Business Account Executives to join our 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 Business Account Executive, Your Responsibilities Will Include: 

• Focusing on new business acquisition, inbound sales calls, web lead conversions and outbound call prospecting
• Qualifying leads, identifying decision makers, determining customer needs, explaining product/service variations and overcoming customer objections
• Initiating sales process promoting service, products, equipment, and capabilities
• Collaborating with customers to identify needs, creating solutions, and ensuring a smooth sale process
• Identifying business opportunities to maintain sales goals and providing in-depth knowledge of competitors and suppliers
• Preparing and presenting presentations to prospective clients
• Responsible for updating relevant customer information - including sales funnel activity, opportunity updates, maintenance of monthly goals, customer proposals and contracts
• Establishing and maintaining 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

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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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

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• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
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