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Company Overview

Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq: WIN) is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas. Windstream has more than $6 billion in annual revenues and is listed on the S&P 500 index. The company's corporate headquarters is in Little Rock, Ark.

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Job Description


Join our team and take your career to the next level. Windstream is a communications and technology solutions provider with operations in 48 states and the District of Columbia, generating about $6 billion in annual revenues. We provide IP-based voice and data services, MPLS networking, data center and managed hosting services and communication systems to businesses and government agencies. Windstream also delivers broadband, digital phone and high-definition TV services to residential customers primarily in rural areas and we operate a local and long-haul fiber optic network spanning 100,000 route miles.

General Summary
The Network Design Specialist designs and sells Windstream's advanced data products, as a solution to satisfy prospective and current customers' telecommunication and application needs. This position carries a monthly sales quota.

Job Description
> Conducts business in a consultative manner, understanding the communication applications and business challenges facing our prospective and current customers. Designs and sells solutions to new customers and drives advanced data networking solutions into existing accounts.
> Supports sales with proposal generation for all complex Windstream WAN designs (i.e. pricing assistance, equipment design, Visio documentation, and detailed SOW). Prepares, completes and presents all technical paperwork to the engineering team for customer implementation.
> Conducts training for Sales and Account development on technical concepts, features, and capabilities of data products.
> Conducts sales focused training to customer groups to drive technical product sets into new and existing accounts.
> Provides technical expertise to Marketing and Training teams during rollout of new data services or enhancements to existing offerings. Acts as technical liaison between post sales implementation groups, engineering and sales teams.
> Represents Windstream on customer appointments as a subject matter expert for data services, LAN/WAN technologies, LAN/WAN applications, SIP and associated LAN/WAN applications.
> Develops relationships via daily interaction with other sales personnel, Engineering, Account Management, and support services at all levels.
> Accountable for attaining monthly sales quota results.
> Stays current with technology as it pertains to communication infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements
College degree in Engineering or a related field and 5-7 years professional level experience with 0-2 years supervisory experience; or 9+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience with 0-2 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.


Job Requirements


College degree or equivalent and 8+ years of technical telecom experience.

50% travel may be required.

Educational Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Professional Dues Reimbursement

  • Career Development and Training

  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation

  • Holidays

  • Health Insurance
  • Medical and Dental Insurance Options

  • Prescription Drug Plan and Vision Coverage

  • Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Plan With Employer Match


  • Experience the benefits of a growing company
    For all that you put into your job, you deserve the best in return. From a friendly, team-based environment to progressive salaries and health plans, our benefits work hard for you. See for yourself.

    Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. EOE/AAP Employer.



    There is no relocation package offered for this position.

    We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to grow your career within an excellent working environment.
    WINDSTREAM IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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