New Account Director - Vivacity Infrastructure Group - Northeast US
Position Summary
Vivacity Infrastructure Group is seeking a New Account Director who will work across all Vivacity business groups and have daily interaction with project management, project development, operations and executive team members to develop sales offerings built on individual business cases. This role will require you to seek out and listen for crossover sales pursuits where we can demonstrate our company’s competitive advantage as a full-service, turnkey fiber and wireless infrastructure developer that designs, builds, operates and maintains open access fiber network assets while integrating wireless A&E services into their ecosystem.
We seek someone willing to prospect new business by conducting research to identify key decision makers and influencers within target segments of Vivacity Infrastructure Group, eX² Technology and Terra Consulting Group. Our ideal candidate is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.
In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.
Roles & Responsibilities
Works with project management and across affiliate business division personnel to generate initial customer interest to secure an introductory meeting and set appointments to collaborate
Qualify specific pursuits for fit with business capabilities of Vivacity Infrastructure Group, eX2 Technology, and Terra Consulting Group to determine winnability
Presents customized solution for prospective clients including recurring dark fiber lease, fiber design and build services as well as wireless A&E services
Skillfully probes for objections and removes obstacles or eliminates barriers to gain commitment; sell MRR and NRC based solutions
Closes Sales: Naturally leads the sales process to win based on relationship development, win-win solution and proactive selling/consulting services.
Negotiates the Sale: Facilitates successful outcomes to optimize profit and create a “win-win” for the company and our customers
Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of Vivacity’s sales process, products and solutions to ensure customer pursuits and agreements address their needs and match our company’s capabilities
Develops a deep understanding of a customer’s business, corporate priorities and industry to effectively identify solutions that align with the customer’s strategy and needs
Develops, owns and documents the multi-faceted account plan and growth strategy for each customer; manages priorities and eco-system partners to meet established milestones and achieve sales growth objectives
Acts with a sense of urgency and works in close partnership with executive and operations team members
Manages a pipeline of opportunities in company CRM, including generation of accurate forecasts and attainment of assigned quotas
Participates in, and successfully completes, all required training; participates in team meetings and activities, as required
Job Requirements
Education
A four-year degree from an accredited university or college is preferred
Experience
Accomplished sales professional with 7+ years selling within technology vertical which may include wholesale fiber networks and/or services; experience selling equipment or professional services within the technology construction wireless, wireline, data center or infrastructure segments (LTD, 5G, Fronthaul, Backhaul, Transport, Lit and Dark Fiber architecture)
Experience navigating government sales and private-public partnership
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry's competitive landscape and/or eco-system including fiber, transport, wireline, wireless, etc.
Demonstrated strong communication, written and formal presentation skills as well as proficiency in selling to the close
Self-motivated, pro-active, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction
Business acumen
Consultative selling
Prospecting skills
Compelling communicator
Urgency
Competitive spirit
Collaborative, win-as-a-team attitude
Resourceful
Coachable
Drive for results
Trusted advisor
Proficient in MS office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Other Requirements
Experience selling into one or several of the following verticals:
Internet Services Providers (ISPs)
Wireless Carriers Deploying 5G
Municipalities
Data Centers
Power Companies/Cooperatives
Health Care Private Networks
States/DOTs
Schools/Libraries
Intelligent Transit Service Models (Autonomous-Connected Vehicles)
Hyper-scalers
Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google, Microsoft
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment.
Language Skills
Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Disclaimer
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.* Please do not call about this position, apply online below.