Great plains communications is growing! we are looking for a positive, organized, high-energy leader to fill the position of director of residential sales.
As the leader of our residential sales team, you will support the mission statement of gpc by working within gpc’s strategic and policy framework to start up, develop, and implement gpc’s ftth expansion initiative that will offer residential customers services such as broadband internet and iptv in new marketsGrows the business from inception up to management of new revenue streamsValidates and adjusts strategic plan assumptions and coordinates with the cro on the “go-to-market” strategyIn conjunction with product development, creates a compelling product suite, value proposition, and “go-to-market” offerings that incentivizes customers to switch to gpcCoordinates with cro on marketing and sales plansBuilds a team with core competencies in the ftth market segment and designs and manages an aggressive sales strategy to meet revenue goals.
Other duties include:
Leads the start-up, development, and implementation of the ftth strategic plan for the ftth strategic plan for the purpose of achieving owner’s goals, meeting organization objectives, and growing the company.
Ensures attainment of sales, strategic and financial goals of gpc.
Performs personnel activities such as hiring, termination, promotion, training, evaluating, etc.
Works with product development, cro, and cto to develop products and services appropriate for the customer.
Mentor the ftth team as appropriate, for the purpose of developing the leadership abilities and accountability of managers and supporting their performance and teamwork.
Strategic planning: envisions gpc’s future and helps shape its course.
Successful candidate will have 5-10 years of experience as a ftth sales leader with a recent track record of performance and 10 years of relevant leadership experience in residential cable and/or telecom.
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
Competitive salary and benefits providedEoe.
To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.
Great plains communications is one of the largest privately-owned telecommunications providers in the midwest, serving communities throughout nebraska, iowa, colorado and southeastern indianaBusiness and enterprise services range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of strategic networks with fully scalable, managed ethernet solutionsThe company also takes pride in its progressive approach to accommodating the unique needs of wholesale customers, including regional and national telecommunications carriers, lecs, isps, wireless and other providers utilizing superior custom engineering and custom-build strategiesIn addition, the company serves residential customers with an impressive suite of services including high speed internet, cable and streaming video, and local and long-distance telephone servicesAt the core of its service offering is an extensive 13,500+- mile, mef certified regional fiber network reaching 13 states that is fully supported by a 24x7x365, network operations center.
Founded in 1910 by e.cHunt as a nebraska phone company, great plains communications has evolved over the past century, keeping pace with technology and increasing bandwidth demands to become a leading regional network and fiber services provider.
The company is headquartered in blair, nebraska and is owned by grain management, llc: a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the communications sector.
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