I began working for SaskTel in May 2008 as a Direct Sales Representative in the Saskatoon Customer Relationship Center (CRC). We were responsible for outbound calling to customers – and at first I thought it would be like any telemarketing firm, but I quickly realized that as a SaskTel representative, we had a level of trust, familiarity, and respect with our customers. I was primarily calling to sell and promote our products and services, but also - and just as important - I was building stronger relationships with our customers by going above and beyond to optimize their accounts, give them great service, and in many cases, save them money!
Next, I transitioned to inbound sales. I learned a great deal more about the products and services across all lines of the consumer side of our business- from cellular to Max and internet; as well as more of the systems and processes that make everything run behind the scenes. I loved taking the next call, because I never knew what it was going to be about. I had the privilege to be able to talk with some very interesting people from every single corner of the province, and it was great. I enjoyed the challenge of taking an unsatisfying customer experience and turning it into a positive exchange for that upset customer.
I also had further opportunities to grow my skill sets. I had the opportunity to help out in the SaskTel Store for a few months; I loved the face-to-face aspect of the sales position there. While I was in the store I also helped with their Store-To-Door project, walking around the neighbourhoods to build bridges with our customers by door-knocking and hand shaking (as well as selling). I am currently back at the CRC, enjoying my role in the Mobility Help Desk where the majority of my customers are internal and I help to resolve issues, errors, and interesting situations every day.
SaskTel is a company that nurtures skill development, education, and growth. SaskTel empowers employees to make their own decisions in regards to their own growth and the growth of their customers. SaskTel also has great pay and benefits, but the greatest benefit in a career with SaskTel is the people you will get to meet and talk to everyday, both coworkers and customers. They ARE Saskatchewan.
