Director of Sales & Marketing
Direct and oversee the sales & marketing operations of Michigan Broadband, a provider of high-speed communications services. Michigan Broadband provides a comprehensive platform of Internet, Voice, Video, Mobile & related services to communities throughout the Upper Peninsula and northern half of the Lower Peninsula, with plans to significantly upgrade its network to fiber optic technology over the next 5 years. Michigan Broadband is the consumer-facing brand associated with Upper Peninsula Telephone Company and Michigan Central Broadband, subsidiaries of publicly traded company MachTen, Inc. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader to make a significant impact and contribute to the continued success of our organization.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Develop sales & marketing strategies to achieve revenue & profitability targets.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and collective goals.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities & foster strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate across all departments with a focus on product development, pricing, promotion & customer satisfaction.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
- Drive the development and implementation of sales processes, compensation plans, and best practices to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and budgets, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements, integrating relevant insights into the sales & marketing plan.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote brand awareness and foster business relationships.
- Excellent commission pay availability.
Required Skills / Abilities :
Management, supervisory, analytical, and organizational experience.Strong understanding of sales team management, including implementation of incentive compensation systems and CRM tools.Education and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent leadership experience in business development.At least 5 years of experience in sales & marketing management.Job Type / Location : Based out of our Traverse City office or our Carney office located in Upper Michigan, with regular travel required.