Business Sales Account Executive

Position Title

Business Sales Account Executive

Base Salary: $50,000 annually
Performance‑Based Salary Advancement:
Eligible for a salary increase up to $60,000 annually within six months, contingent upon successful completion of training and achievement of defined performance goals.
Commission:
Target commission of $40,000 annually

Comprehensive

Health Benefits:

medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber’s Business Sales Account Executive is responsible for generating sales to the small and medium business community within the company’s service areas. Sales activities include door‑to‑door efforts, networking, local partnerships, and community‑based events.

• Successfully complete the Ziply Fiber New‑hire Sales Training.
• Call upon a high volume of businesses, both in‑person and through email or phone, as directed by Ziply Sales Leadership and present Ziply Fiber’s Internet and phone services.
• Follow the sales process outlined in training, including daily door knocking in designated business communities, following up with prospects via phone calls and emails, and closing one new customer each day.
• Participate in various events within an assigned territory to facilitate customer sign‑ups for Ziply Fiber services.
• Travel outside assigned territory to participate in team‑wide sales events, up to 25% of working days.
• Actively engage in Chambers of Commerce and other local organizations.
• Participate in e‑learning, classroom sales training, and associated curriculum in tandem with Sales Trainer.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales performance expectations.
• Perform financial responsibilities, including operational expense tracking, processing mileage reimbursements, and logging event expenses in a timely manner.
• Monitor industry developments and apply critical thinking for strategic and customer impact analysis.
• Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred; recent college graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Sales experience is a plus but not required—Ziply Fiber provides comprehensive training.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with an aptitude to convey complex solutions professionally.
• Demonstrated experience working with people in a variety of settings requiring strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, persuasive, resilient, and able to handle rejection while maintaining a positive attitude throughout the sales process.
• Self‑motivated, competitive, and driven to achieve goals.
• Committed to providing exceptional customer service in a calm, professional manner.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel outside the immediate area up to 25% of working days.
• Qualified to pass local community background checks and permitting processes.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.

• Follow direction and a sales process as outlined in training and reinforced by the manager.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively; self‑starter.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Deal with the public in a professional manner.
• Work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills.
• Drive safely and responsibly on behalf of the company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods; lift or move up to 25 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must safely operate a motor vehicle within a specific region or territory.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi‑line telephone system. Employees may not hold outside employment nor be self‑employed without approval from Ziply Fiber.

Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. The company considers all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or legally protected status.

Ziply Fiber requires a pre‑employment background check as a condition of employment. A pre‑employment drug screening may also be required. Ziply Fiber is a drug‑free workplace.