Now Hiring - Telecommunications Sales Manager in Kansas City, MO

Avid is a business cloud-based phone, internet, cyber security, and network design company. Avid was founded in Kansas City, MO, in 2005 and began servicing customers with 24/7 live, local, and free customer support in 2006. Since then, they have helped thousands of small businesses make the switch to a VoIP phone system while being a trusted partner for support. Avid provides superior technology and promises exceptional customer service. In 2022, ALLO acquired Avid Communications. ALLO and Avid are excited to grow and expand their business market shares through ALLO’s Fiber Network and Avid’s advanced business product expertise, while continuing to provide an Honest, Local, Exceptional, and Hassle-Free customer experience.

The Sales Manager will manage all Avid direct sales associates within the Kansas City market and indirect sales associates throughout Avid and Allo Business Solutions markets. A primary focus will be to help build a team of account managers in existing markets developing new customers and selling additional services to existing customers. It will be very important that the Sales Manager assist Avid account managers with meeting sales targets as identified, develop strong relationships with Avid business sales management and account executives. All Avid employees work as a team to provide exceptional customer service and efficiently connect new customers and enhancing these relationships is important. You may be asked to assist Avid and ALLO in other matters for the betterment of the company.

*This will be an in-office position located in Mission, KS*

• Direct, monitor and lead the development of sales strategies, projects and budget in line with corporate strategy.
• Develop, monitor and lead Avid’s sales performance within Avid markets, against pre-set KPI’s in line with Corporate Strategy, and recommend corrective actions accordingly.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key contacts within the business organizations to promote Avid product offerings and identify new leads.
• Actively engage in building strong relationships with key business partners.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of innovative methods to increase sales primarily through supporting ALLO Business Sales associates
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct periodic meetings with sales associates to follow up smooth running of activities and discuss their suggestions as well as adopt appropriate procedures with respect to these suggestions.
• Attain sales targets across the region, and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Propose new initiatives, plans and programs to improve the effectiveness of the Avid Sales function within Avid markets.
• Keep abreast with market trends and monitor competitors’ activities.
• Oversee and monitor contracts for all the products/services within Avud markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, IT or engineering
• Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

• 3 to 12 years of working experience in Business Sales including three years of experience in a senior management role within Business Sales.
• Telecom/ISP/Networking experience is required

• Core - Creativity & Innovation - Work Ethics & Values - Teamwork - Achieving Excellence - Customer Focus
• Leadership - Strategic Thinking - Coaching & Mentoring - Delegation - Managing People - Leading & Managing Change
• Professional - Analytical Thinking - Business Insight - Negotiation & Persuasion - Organizational Awareness - Relationship Building
• Technical - Application Knowledge - Metrics / Management Reporting - Policies & Procedures - Contract Management - Business Sales

• Remain stationary for extended periods
• Ability to communicate information
• Ability to operate a computer

• Free ALLO Service: We’ll pick up the tab on your ALLO fiber internet, TV, and phone bill. Seriously!
• Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn’t the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.
• Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we’ll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts.
• Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs. Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.
• Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities.
• Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we’re proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.