Account Executive

Great Plains Communications is looking for a high-energy sales professional to join our growing sales team in the Kearney/Broken Bow area.

This position will work out of our Kearney office.  Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel approximately 10% of each month.

Duties include:

• 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.  Experience selling at a C-level is preferred.  A working understanding of telephony including Internet, managed Ethernet, traditional voice, and SIP trucks is desired.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus 5 or more years of sales experience in the telecommunications field is desired.

 To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.

Competitive wage and benefits provided. 

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.