Direct Sales Representative (Hiring Immediately)

Company: Optimum
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you! We are Optimum! Job Summary The Sr Direct Sales Representative is responsible for the promotion and sale of Optimum products and services. Utilizes expert knowledge of Optimum products and services and mastery of sales processes to consistently maximize the growth & development of new and tenured Optimum Sales Professionals. The Sr Direct Sales Representative role is focused on achieving individual targets, allocating time to field training, coaching, and support to assigned Optimum Sales Professionals and to assist in their ramp to competency and progression toward reaching OSP2 level. This senior level sales professional will promote and maintain a performance-based culture, where sales professionals are inspired to deliver a superior customer experience while acting as a mentor to foster employee professional development. Responsibilities - Demonstrates expert knowledge of Optimum products, promoting and selling offerings to individual customers by knocking on every door assigned - Displays thorough and recent competitive knowledge of features, benefits, product differences, pricing, and campaigns for all products and services - Drive sales and build strong customer relationships, and mentoring and coaching frontline sales to help them achieve their utmost potential - Meets and exceeds sales targets as established by local market - Exhibits strong interest in leading & developing others - Provides onboarding support to new hires, observes, and provides feedback to ensure they are on-track with their training curriculum and able to provide an exceptional customer experience - Strategic planning – monitor sales performance metrics and generate reports to assess progress and identify areas for improvement - Take an active role in personal and professional development Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and Essential Functions: - Demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation and maintains a professional appearance - Exercises independent judgment and discretion with respect to significant matters without direct oversight of leadership - Possesses expert knowledge of B2C selling that would be reflective of 2-3 years of experience. - High degree of confidence in selling ability. - Displays expert time management and organizational skills. - Must meet the physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to walk and/or travel door-to-door for considerable distances in all types of weather conditions. - Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence What’s In It For You: - Unlimited earning potential: Base pay Uncapped Commission structure = $100,000 combined income potential. - Comprehensive training: We'll equip you with the knowledge you need to succeed. - Top-notch benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance from day one. - Time to relax: Enjoy paid vacation and sick pay. - Incentives galore: Dive into our Sales Incentive and Bonus programs for additional earning opportunities - Invest in yourself: We offer tuition reimbursement and employee referral-earning opportunities. - Stay connected: Discounted TV/Internet/Phone Employee product benefits. - Secure your future: Contribute 401(k) with company-matched funds. - Continuous growth: Opportunities for career advancement within our organization. [1] Estimated and not guaranteed. Earning potential varies based on individual sales performance and subject to the terms of applicable commission plan(s), which may be modified by the Company in its discretion. [2] Subject to eligibility requirements and Company plan terms, including location of residence in Optimum footprint. At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey. If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law. Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $48,949.00 - $80,416.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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