Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, this position is considered safety sensitive. Safety-sensitive is defined as a job that includes operation of a motor vehicle.

This position includes a base salary plus incentive opportunities. The starting base pay is $33,758 annually, with the total compensation determined by the candidate's skills and experience. Incentive pay of $50,000 to $80,000 is attainable.

General Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to prospect new customers, sell, and maintain customer base. Meet or exceed established production/sales quotas by identifying and developing customer relationships. Prepare proposals for prospective sales to new and existing customers.

The normal hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours and weekend duty. The sales territory for this position is SW Oklahoma covering the Pioneer Telephone Cooperative exchange boundary from Blanchard, OK west to the Oklahoma Texas border. Greater details can be provided upon request.

Essential Job Functions:

• Meets or exceeds established sales goals.
• Participates and maintains active involvement in networking events such as chamber luncheon, community coffees and other professional opportunities.
• Prospects for new customers.
• Tracks, measures, and reports sales contacts and end results.
• Prepares and delivers accurate bids to prospective customers.
• Develops and maintains strong business relationships with community leaders and customers for new sales opportunities.
• Identifies customer needs and recommends products and/or services.
• Follows up on sales leads generated from cold calls, advertisements, promotions and referrals.
• Develops and delivers sales presentations in a professional and effective manner.
• Keeps up with the competitive market and product knowledge.
• Commits to performing job tasks in a manner that ensures a safe work environment.
• Promotes Operation IDEA initiatives, encourages and supports continual process improvement and cultivates an environment where employees are actively engaged in creating positive and memorable customer experiences.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold sales license if applicable.
• Three months related experience and/or training, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must maintain a good driving record and a valid driver license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, persuasive, negotiating and sales skills.
• Strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of company products/services, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing and sales practices and principles.
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and software applications pertaining to job function.
• Skill in prioritizing and scheduling multiple appointments.
• Ability to utilize advertising and/or sales promotion techniques.
• Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to produce results under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain a daily/weekly/monthly schedule and work independently.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems and make sound decisions using the information at hand.
• Ability to work in and add value to a team environment and project a positive attitude.
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines in accordance with company policy.
• Able to interpret various formats of English language instruction.
• Demonstrates dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Able and willing to continue business skill development.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing for long periods, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, h