Position summaryAs an Inside Sales Specialist, you will manage the customer experience proactively and use a consultative selling approach to ensure customer retention and satisfaction. You will expand our customer base by selling Arvig products and services in accordance with the sales and marketing plan. As Minnesota's largest independently owned communications company, we offer our customers a leading-edge network, providing fast, reliable broadband and voice services.QualificationsYou are required to have:Two or more years of experience in customer service capacityExperience in inside sales, cold-calling, or suggestive sellingExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenExcellent customer service skillsAbility to take initiative and generate resultsAdditional preferred qualifications:AAS degree in sales, business, marketing or related fieldBasic knowledge of how telecommunications/broadband services are delivered over fiberStrategic prospecting skillsLocationThis position can be located in Perham, Park Rapids, or Walker, MNScheduleHours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM.BenefitsArvig offers a competitive hourly wage, unlimited commission potential, and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, PTO, holidays, education reimbursement, company service discounts and FREE internetMinnesota's Small Town, Employee-Owned Tech GiantAs one of the largest independent broadband service providers in the nation, Arvig serves residential and business customers throughout Minnesota and beyond. Headquartered in Perham, Minnesota, Arvig provides broadband and telecommunications services, including high-speed internet, TV, phone, home and farm security and business services.With approximately 900 employees, we keep our quality standards of ownership, engagement, efficiency and knowledge top-of-mind as we conduct business every day. Our culture is built on leadership behaviors integral to our success, which include courage, humble, open-mindedness, integrity and respect. Having the best employees anywhere is what we consider to be the Arvig Advantage.Women and minorities encouraged to apply.We are unable to sponsor H1B visas.At your primary residence located in an Arvig service area.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity