What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at LFT Fiber?
Company Description LFT Fiber is Louisiana’s only community-owned fiber-optic network, providing fast, reliable internet, TV, and voice services across Acadiana. As a locally rooted organization, LFT Fiber invests in regional infrastructure and talent to support long-term growth and innovation. Team members contribute directly to improving digital access for residents and businesses in the community. The company emphasizes reliability, customer satisfaction, and community impact, making it an attractive environment for professionals who value service and local engagement.
Role Description The Outside Sales Representative is a full-time, on-site role based in Lafayette, LA. This position is responsible for identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities, meeting with residential and business customers in person, and presenting LFT Fiber’s internet, TV, and voice solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting in assigned territories, conducting product demonstrations, preparing quotes, and following up on leads to close sales. The role also involves building long-term customer relationships, maintaining accurate records in the CRM system, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth installation and service activation. The representative is expected to meet or exceed sales targets while representing LFT Fiber professionally in the community.
Qualifications
Role Description The Outside Sales Representative is a full-time, on-site role based in Lafayette, LA. This position is responsible for identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities, meeting with residential and business customers in person, and presenting LFT Fiber’s internet, TV, and voice solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting in assigned territories, conducting product demonstrations, preparing quotes, and following up on leads to close sales. The role also involves building long-term customer relationships, maintaining accurate records in the CRM system, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth installation and service activation. The representative is expected to meet or exceed sales targets while representing LFT Fiber professionally in the community.
Qualifications
- Proven outside sales or field sales experience, preferably in telecommunications, technology, or related services.
- Strong skills in customer relationship building, in-person communication, and consultative selling.
- Ability to prospect, qualify leads, and manage a sales pipeline to consistently achieve targets.
- Comfort with using CRM tools, basic office software, and mobile devices to track activities and manage customer information.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally within assigned territories.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
- Knowledge of internet, TV, and voice services or a strong interest in learning telecommunications products.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, marketing, or communications is a plus.