Community Development Manager

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Community Development Manager

The Community Development Manager is responsible for seeking out new residential sales opportunities for Metronet across multiple markets and states. They will identify, coordinate, and implement market development plans designed to maintain and increase residential sales opportunities for Metronet. They will secure new opportunities through the development of relationships with, but not limited to, residential housing contractors, single family Homeowner Associations, and Utility Companies. They will work with Community Development Operations, Outside Plant, and Residential Sales to maintain a timeline and schedule that provides efficient delivery of Metronet services to the end customer and partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build and maintain a targeted sales approach by conducting in-depth research and analysis of territory, including competitive landscape.
• Work and negotiate with developers, builders, city contacts, and Homeowner Associations to secure plats, power plans, and/or Utility Access Agreements (UAA).
• Utilize multiple resources including, but not limited to, internal maps, Google Earth, GIS maps, FCC Broadband intel to evaluate residential growth opportunities.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organization.
• Execute concept to completion used to secure new residential customers through expansions, joint trench partnerships, and Utility Access agreement projects.
• Work with Finance, Marketing, and Legal to develop quick to revenue opportunities - may include responding to service inquires and internally sourced growth leads.
• Utilize company provided Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to efficiently manage and maintain pipeline and projects related to residential growth opportunities.
• Maintain existing and develop new relationships with local relevant organizations with the purpose of elevating awareness of MetroNet within the community and thus, increasing Metronet footprint.
• Attend, as needed, local community, governmental, and economic development events and meetings with the purpose of forwarding the agenda of MetroNet to increase our residential services to the community.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly budgeted quota, resulting in residential market growth.
• Work with zoning boards, permitting authorities, and internal market Supervisors.
• All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year college degree in business, or related experience
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing
• Working knowledge and experience with Access Laws, rules, and FCC requirements (Inside Wiring Rules) required
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Documented experience working and communicating with C-Suite
• Excellent communication skill both verbally and in writing to all levels of the organization internally and externally
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Must be detail oriented & maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Prior experience in operations, marketing, or other aspects of the real-estate industry experience preferred

What we offer

An opportunity to fuel your passions. We offer full benefits package, Health, Vision, Dental with competitive pay and aggressive 401k match up to 6%. You will have an opportunity to put your brand on paper and leave your mark on the Telecomm industry as we continue to grow rapidly!

Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

At Metronet, we are the nation's largest independently own 100% Fiber Optic company founded in the Midwest. We are customer-focused and provide cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including fiber internet and full-featured Fiber Phone. We have been growing communities since 2005 and have built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states.

We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by in 2022. We believe in our people by growing their talent, offering career paths, advancement opportunities and skill development.

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