Business Development Manager, New Tower Development

External Crown Castle Careers•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Manager, New Tower Development is responsible for driving new tower development opportunities through strategic partnerships with wireless carriers, municipalities, tower developers, and other infrastructure stakeholders. This role works closely with Field Sales teams to identify, develop, and secure new tower projects that align with market demand and corporate growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in business development, carrier sales, telecommunications, infrastructure, or related industries.
Demonstrated success developing strategic customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
Experience working with wireless infrastructure providers, tower companies, or carrier organizations.
Knowledge of new tower development lifecycle, site acquisition, permitting, and construction processes.
Established relationships with wireless carriers, municipalities, and industry partners.
Experience supporting national or multi-market deployment programs.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
Proven track record of engaging carrier decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
Active participation in industry organizations, customer meetings, and networking events.
Strategic thinker with a growth-oriented mindset.
Strong communicator capable of influencing executive and technical audiences.
Results-driven professional with a proven ability to manage complex opportunities from prospecting through contract execution.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier real estate and network teams.
Develop innovative product offerings for public and private sector partners.
Lead negotiations that result in long-term, revenue-generating tower leases.
Partner with Field Sales teams to identify and advance new tower development opportunities with national and regional wireless carriers.
Develop and execute strategies to increase carrier commitments and improve lease-up opportunities on new tower developments.
Create and promote tower development solutions for municipalities, utility entities, small-to-medium-sized tower developers, and other infrastructure partners.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with carrier real estate, RF engineering, and network planning organizations.
Lead negotiations and secure carrier lease agreements that support new tower build business cases.
Evaluate market opportunities and provide recommendations on tower development priorities and investment decisions.
Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Real Estate, Engineering, Legal, and Construction to advance projects from initial opportunity through site activation.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence and identify emerging opportunities.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and carrier deployment strategies to support business growth initiatives.
Develop presentations, proposals, and business cases for internal leadership and external customers.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums
Up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents)
Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions)
New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child
Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees
Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns
Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate
Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service)
10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
All offices provide free beverages and snacks