Retail Store Manager - Chicago

Description Position Type:  Full-time Regular

Business Unit Area/Functional Area:  Sales

Relocation Approved:  No

Job Description:
If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way people work and communicate, Clearwire may be the company for you! Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is focused on providing true mobility to our customers. Clearwire customers stay connected using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines. On May 7, 2008, Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company to expedite the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network. In conjunction with this agreement Intel Corporation (through Intel Capital); Google Inc.; Comcast Corporation; Time Warner Cable Inc; and Bright House Networks have collectively agreed to invest $3.2 billion into the new company. Retail Store Manager:As a Sales Leader responsible for overseeing our Retail Sales channel in Dallas, you will have full accountability for the success of a retail store and/or kiosk location. This lucrative position allows for the rare opportunity to develop an untapped market and lead multiple retail teams in selling a cutting edge wireless technology product that sells itself! Success in this position requires experience building a retail sales strategy, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and an ongoing passion for passion for recruiting, coaching and developing an award winning retail sales force. Retail Store Managers responsible for a major market spend the majority of their time in the field developing relationships with their team through daily sales meetings, moral and recognition events as well as ongoing training opportunities. This position reports to the Retail Sales Manager in the market.Responsibilities:

Provide daily sales leadership to multiple Retail Sales Representatives in a fast paced retail environment

Develop a plan for success to meet and exceed sales targets for multiple quota bearing retail sales forces

Recruit and continuously develop and eventually maintain a winning team of consistent overachievers

Lead daily sales team meetings with a focus on moral to take sales force to the next level of success

Manage individual contributor Sales Representatives daily sales activity including sales presentations, closing ratios, customer contacts, after sales follow-up, customer outreach & telemarketing

Lead outbound sales efforts including store marketing activities and other special promotions to assist in lead generation and new sales

Train Retail Sales Representatives on how to educate customers regarding the benefits of products and services as well as answer questions regarding equipment, coverage area, pricing, and availability

Ensure channel profitability and attain budgetary expectationsQualifications:

Multiple years of Retail Sales Leadership experience within Retail sales channel with previous experience as a Retail Sales Manager in a fast paced quota driven environment as a General Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, National Account Manager, Management Trainee, District Manager, Regional Manager, or Channel Manager

Knowledge of wireless, data communications, and voice and telecommunications technology is a plus

2+ years successful sales experience in retail or outside sales environments managing a highly dynamic, aggressive sales team

Documented track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Exceptional dynamic leader with passion and dedication for mentoring and coaching sales reps to success

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing entrepreneurial environment

Effective leadership skills and creative out-of-the-box thinking

Exemplary professional appearance and demeanor

Outstanding communication skills necessary

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred

Ability to work retail hours of operation including evenings, weekends, and holidays