Business Account Executive

Company: MetroNet Inc.
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Description
Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet and Vexus!
Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet and Vexus, where we don't just build networks; we build communities.
Recently, Metronet acquired Vexus, and effective January 1, 2025, all Metronet and Vexus associates will be combined into one organization: Metronet. The Vexus brand will remain during the transition.
At Metronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise TV, voice, and internet services, we're not just focused on expanding our networks-we're focused on enriching the lives of those we serve.
We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining the Metronet family, you're stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We're in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders.
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.
Discover more with Metronet - a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless.
Metronet is looking for a professional, reliable, and highly motivated individuals to join our team!

Who are we looking for?
Metronet and Vexus Fiber is currently looking for a qualified Business Sales Executive for our Business Sales team. We are In It to Win it! A key part of our strategy is to add to our successful business-to-business technology sales team. We are looking for hard-working, talented individuals that aspire to be future technology leaders.

The Business-to-Business Account Executive will be responsible for working within the outside sales team by using their strong communication and selling skills to set new appointments with new prospects for Metronet and Vexus Business products. Successful members on our team come from a variety of sales and customer interaction backgrounds and many come directly from the college campus. If you enjoy winning and would like to be put on a high growth career path in the technology field, please contact us. You will be trained and learn the products and sales processes needed to successfully identify cloud and fiber optic network services opportunities for local and regional businesses. In 6 to 18 months, you will work with your mentors to set goals for yourself to gain consideration for an in-line career path.

Skills crucial to success in this role:

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• Perseverance and productivity - overcome challenges and close the sale
  
• Account and time management - manage a full customer pipeline
  
• Communication skills - interpersonal, verbal, and written
  
• Organization - effective time management, documentation, and recordkeeping
  
  
  Responsibilities and Duties:
  
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  • Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media
    
  • Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
    
  • Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services
    
  • Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
    
  • Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
    
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
    
  • Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share it with internal teams
    
  • Setting appointments for phone, Internet, data, private and UCaaS services within business community.
    
  • Discuss Metronet and Vexus products and services with prospects.
    
  • Maintain and update CRM
    
  • Maintaining prospective funnel.
    
  • Completing sales paperwork.
    
  • Cold call for prospective customers daily.
    
    
    Benefits:
    
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    • Base Salary + Uncapped Commissions.
      
    • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
      
    • Life and long-term disability.
      
    • A 401k plan with an employer match.
      
    • Paid time off/holidays to all full-time employees.
      
    • Service discounts to enjoy all that Metronet and Vexus has to offer at your home.
      
      
      
      Qualifications:
      
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      • Proven experience as a Sales Executive or similar role
        
      • Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
        
      • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
        
      • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
        
      • Management and leadership skills
        
      • Must possess a high degree of integrity and accountability
        
      • Account and time management - manage a full prospecting pipeline
        
      • Ability to overcome objections
        
      • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
        
      • Must be Results Driven.
        
      • Ability to cold call for purposes of business-to-business sales.
        
      • Ability to organize and maintain records of prospects and existing customers.
        
      • Ability to follow a proven and trained sales methodology.
        
        
        Requirements:
        
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        • Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
          
        • Valid Driver's license, car insurance, satisfactory driving record, and use of a reliable. personal vehicle.
          
        • Motivation to interact and call on B2B on your prospect list.
          
        • Engaging interpersonal and rapport building skills.
          
        • High school diploma or equivalent.
          
          
          Metronet and Vexus Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer
          Metronet and Vexus Fiber is a Veteran Friendly Employer
          
          
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