U.S. Cellular Jobshttp://find.uscellular.jobs2012-05-23 10:06:50.233843USAOmahaTitle: Sales Manager - Omaha, NE Location: Nebraska-Omaha As someone who is driven by leading teams to success within an industry that is constantly evolving, it's an exciting time to consider U.S. Cellular for your next career move. Here, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your talent and passion in developing a winning sales team while enjoying the reward of witnessing their career success. While operating with a business perspective, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge and experience to maximize results and move the business forward- the coaching, training and inspirational leadership that will drive your team's need to succeed. As you demonstrate effective leadership that drives winning business results, it'll be important that you are experienced in recognizing and offering the development opportunities your associates need to take their careers to the next level. We also believe in empowering our associates to balance the needs of our customers while growing our business. As a leader, this requires you to strengthen and leverage the skills and capability of your sales team members to win new customers, drive customer loyalty, and reach their full potential in achieving superior sales results. As a company that is changing the wireless industry and striving to deliver the world's best customer experience, we are a vital part of the communities we serve. You'll have an opportunity to build relationships within the community by developing or participating in activities that introduce them to the cutting-edge products and services we offer. You'll also partner with our marketing team to bring new business to our company. While you'll need to have core academic fundamentals such as a high school diploma, having an associate's or bachelor's degree are also valuable tools to leverage in achieving winning results. We'll want to know that you've already excelled in previous customer facing roles such as retail or outside sales and have demonstrated success in organizing and planning projects. Although not required, experience in the wireless industry or other technological products, as well as previous experience in leading sales teams that consistently exceeded goals would position you for continued success. Do you prefer to be a part of a company where you will be respected, trusted and empowered to make quality business decisions to delight the customer and develop associates and future leaders? If so, come to work in our competitive yet collaborative team-focused sales environment, where best practices are shared and peers are supported. At U.S. Cellular you'll portray the values that make up our "Dynamic Organization," and be able to inspire your team of associates to help one another provide the best customer experience to achieve winning business results. We don't just say it - we live it! U.S.Cellular is a drug-free workplace and committed to diversity and inclusion. * High School diploma or state equivalency required; Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred. * 1 year retail sales experience required. * 1 year customer service/customer-facing experience required. * Experience managing special projects or initiatives. * 1 year cellular industry experience preferred. * Prior supervisory/coaching experience preferred.2012-05-17 00:14:18United StatesU.S. CellularNebraskaSAL006026NEOmaha, NE28749976http://find.uscellular.jobs/xml/28749976/jobUSAOmahaTitle: Agent Sales & Development Manager - Omaha, NE Location: Nebraska-Omaha The Agent Sales and Development Manager acts as a business advisor to agent principals and their teams with a focus on driving results, guiding sales opportunities, and aligning/executing sales strategy. This position will lead through vision and values by raising the bar and driving sales execution through engagement. The position requires an influential leader with strong business acumen and an aptitude for building trusting relationships and influential partnerships. This highly effective communicator executes on U.S. Cellular's vision and delivers on business results through their assigned accounts. * Accountable for achieving sales targets, maximizing productivity and ensuring Human Coverage. * Develops strategies for results in partnership with agent principals and their key leaders; executes on growth readiness strategies. * Drives the sales process through agent leadership and inspects adherence of agent associates. * Provides a Train the Trainer approach to agent leadership- education driver/facilitator in all areas that touch the agent's business; oversees the proper execution and management of AIM (account information and management system), co-op utilization, Human Coverage, brand adherence, advertising program standards, graphic standards and product/services and others as determined by RSO from time to time. * Supports agent area sales management by tracking agent productivity/trend analysis and communicating sales goals and productivity expectations. * Ensures the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities * Reviews contracts to ensure legal requirements are in compliance. * Maintains open communications with market, regional and RSO leadership regarding changes in the indirect channel, development of marketing strategies or competitive issues. * Oversee and audit the agent store locations and merchandising according to store standards. * Lead by, and be an example of the principles of the Dynamic Organization. * Travels within the area of responsibility; attends regional meetings and training programs. * Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership of U. S. Cellular. * College Degree or equivalent experience * A blend of business/industry acumen required * Working knowledge of retail environment and indirect distribution programs required * 5 to 7 years of retail sales experience required * 5 years indirect distribution account management preferred * 2 years prior direct report management experience preferred * Ability to translate strategic objectives into manageable goals and tactical plans * Strong analytical and financial acumen * Strong organizational skill required * Strong communication and interpersonal skills required2012-05-16 03:23:34United StatesU.S. CellularNebraskaSAL005997NEOmaha, NE28725242http://find.uscellular.jobs/xml/28725242/job