Account Executive

Great Plains Communications•Grand Island, NE

5d•Remote

About The Position

Great Plains Communications is looking for a high-energy sales professional to join our growing sales team covering rural Nebraska area. Duties include but are not limited to: Prospecting, presenting, and closing the sale of network services with mid to large enterprises and other communications firms Negotiating contracts with customers and partners Working with Project Management and Billing teams to ensure the post-sale implementation occurs effectively Ensuring the customer is satisfied Developing a sales forecast and expense budget necessary to support sales efforts Meeting or exceeding sales quota as determined by management Providing reports and information on a regular basis Successful candidate must have strong public relations skills, time management skills, and written and verbal communications skills. Must also possess the ability to think strategically and to work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and customers. A working understanding of telephony including Internet, managed Ethernet, Unified Communications (UCaaS), Firewall, and managed WiFI is desired. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus 5 or more years of sales experience in the telecommunications field is desired. This position will work remotely with occasional meetings at our Blair and Omaha locations. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel approximately 40% of each month. Competitive wage and benefits provided. EOE. Ready to make an impact? Apply today at www.gpcom.com/careers. High-performing network, high-performing people. Great Plains Communications is the leading fiber-driven technology provider in the Midwest, delivering fast, reliable solutions including high-speed internet and a full suite of residential and business services to nearly 200 communities across Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Southeast Indiana. Powered by our 19,000-mile MEF-certified, high-capacity network, we provide state-of-the-art connectivity to homes, businesses and carriers backed by custom-built strategies, expert engineering and local support. What sets us apart? An unwavering commitment to customer experience. From design to deployment, maintenance and beyond, our local experts craft tailored solutions and deliver personalized, ongoing support to keep communities seamlessly connected.

Requirements

strong public relations skills
time management skills
written and verbal communications skills
ability to think strategically and to work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and customers
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
5 or more years of sales experience in the telecommunications field
valid driver’s license
be able to travel approximately 40% of each month

Nice To Haves

working understanding of telephony including Internet, managed Ethernet, Unified Communications (UCaaS), Firewall, and managed WiFI

Responsibilities

Prospecting, presenting, and closing the sale of network services with mid to large enterprises and other communications firms
Negotiating contracts with customers and partners
Working with Project Management and Billing teams to ensure the post-sale implementation occurs effectively
Ensuring the customer is satisfied
Developing a sales forecast and expense budget necessary to support sales efforts
Meeting or exceeding sales quota as determined by management
Providing reports and information on a regular basis