p>Essential Job Functions: • Responsible for direct business solution sales for Ritter Communications; • Generates leads, creates sales presentations and proposals, completes contracts and closes the sale, sets proper expectations to ensure delivery of services; • Establishes and maintains relationships with top-tier business executives and community leaders; • Represents Ritter Communications in various community committees and functions; • Utilizes Sales Representative and Marketing & Sales Coordinator to identify business opportunities with both the established client base and with potential customers; • Prepares a variety of reports outlining sales leads and prospects and all closed business sales; • Analyzes and measures business trends; develops and implements plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives; • Focuses on providing viable solutions to all customers; • Provides input for market research and advertising activities to identify targeted customers; • Identifies the appropriate media for distribution of promotional information; • Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry; • Knowledge of telecom operations, technology, and equipment; • Knowledge of business sales principles and practices; • Knowledge of company products and services; • Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs, and telephone systems; • Skill in oral and written communication; • Skill in designing and delivering effective presentations and public speaking; • Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner; • Ability to demonstrate skills in leadership; • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments; • Ability to pay close attention to detail; • Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand; • Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.