
Career Expos > Spring '08 > New York > Cablevision
New York Participating Employers
Cablevision
About The Company:
Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation’s leading telecommunications and entertainment companies. Its portfolio of operations ranges from high-speed Internet access and robust digital cable television offerings to professional sports teams, world-renowned entertainment venues and national television program networks. Central to Cablevision’s mission is a commitment to enrich customers’ lives by providing the greatest possible choice of entertainment, sports, information, digital and telecommunications services utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
Founded in 1973 as a cable television operator with 1,500 Long Island customers, Cablevision currently operates the nation’s single biggest cable cluster, serving 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. Cablevision’s fiber-optic coaxial network provides the framework for this extensive service area. This state-of-the-art system also enables the company to expand beyond traditional video services, connecting customers to advanced, customized communications products, including Cablevision’s iO: Interactive Optimum unprecedented suite of digital services, its Optimum Online high-speed Internet access and its Lightpath integrated business telecommunications services. Compelling content has always been the cornerstone of Cablevision’s cable television offerings. Through its Rainbow Media Holdings, Cablevision offers an unparalleled suite of local and regional programming,including its targeted New York lineup — the MetroChannels, News 12 Networks, MSG Network and Fox Sports Net New York. Complementing these local and regional services are Rainbow’s strong nationalnetworks: AMC, The Independent Film Channel (IFC), WE: Women’s Entertainment and a 50 percent holding in Fox Sports Net. In addition to delivering quality programming to the home, Cablevision provides exciting live sports, exhibitions and other entertainment offerings through its New York metropolitan area properties: Madison Square Garden and its teams, the Knicks, Rangers and WNBA Liberty; and The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Cablevision also owns Radio City Entertainment and holds a long-term lease on Radio City Music Hall, home of the world-famous Rockettes. Today, Cablevision continues to strengthen its position as a leading broadband communications, sports and entertainment provider in the New York market.
Positions Available:
Residential Account Executive
Available Locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Yonkers Wappingers Falls, NY
Norwalk or Litchfield, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Sell video and data products as well as services to residential customers. Ensure growth of new market penetration plus upgrade (where applicable) and retention of remarket customer base. Understand and communicate knowledge of all video and data products and services, including new and varied technological features, product equipment functionality, existing programming content, pricing, packaging and channel lineup. Understand all phases and aspects of the customer billing system and ability to interpret and explain current and historical information contained within the system in response to any customer related inquires. Demonstrate professional salesmanship through the use of highly developed sales techniques and effective presentation skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required. Strong negotiation and problem solving skills are needed. Presents professional appearance (relevant to market and territory). A minimum of 1 year proven track record of successful consumer sales is preferred. Proven track record of success in sales of telecommunications products a plus. Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. Valid driver`s license and dependable transportation required.
In addition to the Residential Account Executive positions available, please include the following employment opportunities:
Please review the career section of our web site for the following employment opportunities:
Inbound Sales Representatives
Inbound Retention Representatives
Call Center Supervisor
Installation Technicians
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