Field Sales

**Field Sales**

Salary OTE £40,000 (made up of basic + commission)

**Who we are**

Lightning Fibre is the leading local alternative network provider of full fibre broadband in East Sussex. We are headquartered in Polegate and have an existing broadband network in East Sussex. Our broadband network can supply our standard installed customers with anything up to 10 Gigabits in both download and uploads.

We are a community orientated network operator, whose aim is to significantly upgrade our region’s broadband infrastructure, providing local jobs, keeping local £’s in the areas we serve and acts as a vital enabler to grow our digital local economy, thereby creating further quality jobs.

Our field sales team do more than just door canvassing; that’s why at Lightning Fibre the team are known as ‘community engagers’. You’ll be attending events, visiting homes and businesses, and liaising with local community groups and charities. We also have trade stands at private sites including Train Stations. We also have a retail shop, where you may be needed from time to time.

As a community engager, you will be responsible for generating sales leads for our tele-sales team. You won’t be required to actually sign people up to the service; we follow a two stage process so you can focus on having good conversations without the need to ‘close the deal’, which means the approach is more relaxed and less pressured - for both parties

The purpose of this role is to positively promote our company, increasing awareness of Lightning Fibre in our target areas, using a range of techniques, to deliver revenue targets.

**The role**

We are looking for enthusiastic lead generation team members to join our high-energy sales team. You will talk to the public about our amazing broadband on their doorstep, at events, train stations and other public areas.

Our friendly, professional in-house community engagers have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong background in sales, tenacity and the ability to provide good quality information on a range of services.

Ultimately, a high-quality community engager is someone who can relate to and connect with people face-to-face and promote the company’s services without coming across as aggressive or pushy.

**Responsibilities**
- Good product knowledge
- Travel to specific canvassing locations (within a 40-mile radius)
- Approaching and talking to people in shopping centres, on the street, and at their homes about the company
- Obtaining personal contact information
- Making cold calls from the office
- Answering questions about the company and service
- Maintaining a professional appearance and behaviour
- Meeting targets
- Recruiting and training new engagers.

**Requirements**:

- Sales experience preferable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to sell and influence
- Ability to work between the hours of 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday
- Ability to travel extensively
- Ability to work outdoors
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods
- Full driving licence.

**Working Hours**

40 hours per week plus breaks.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to work outdoors in all weathers?
- Are you willing to walk and stand for long periods?
- Do you have sales experience? This is essential for the role.

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024