Position Type:  Full-time Regular

Business Unit Area/Functional Area:  Sales

Relocation Approved:  Yes

Job Description:
Clearwire's technology changes lives! 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. Clearwire and Sprint Nextel partnered to combine the their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company, the New Clearwire, 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 invested $3.2 billion into the new company. General Manager of Sales (Direct, Indirect, Retail):The General Manager will be responsible for building, from scratch, the entire sales organization within a major metropolitan market developing, driving, and expanding our market presence in three sales channels (direct, indirect, retail) in an untapped undeveloped WiMax market. You will be responsible for hiring, training, coaching, mentoring and driving a winning sales team that is highly transactional and customer focused. Successfully developing all three channels will allow you to get paid what you are worth and control your own paycheck through our aggressive compensation plan that includes a base salary, uncapped commissions, and a comprehensive benefits package! Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a strategic plan for all distribution channels including direct, indirect, and retail sales

Provide continuous involvement in day-to-day business development, prospecting, networking, and sales generating activities

Conduct ongoing analysis and sales forecasting for all distribution channels to ensure gross add objectives are attained

Play critical role in establishing indirect dealer relationships in the local market

Coach, develop and motivate employees to achieve both individual and company objectives

Maintain a pipeline of potential employees by continuously prospecting for new talent.

Plan and facilitate daily sales team meetings

Manage daily individual rep funnel activity including contacts, presentations, and sales.

Establish and maintain strong community relationships on Clearwire’s behalf

Partner with Marketing team to roll out programs in support of local revenue goals

Ensure market profitability and attain budgetary expectationsQualifications:

Previous experience in sales & leadership within Direct & Indirect sales channels with previous experience as a Sales Manager in a fast paced quota driven environment as a General Manager Manager, General Sales Manager, Area Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager, Business Development Manager, Branch Manager, Sales Director

5+ years of general management experience in high transactional, fast paced, business- to-consumer or business-to-small business sales environment such as telecommunications, wireless, or cable industry

5+ years of successful experience leading, motivating, and developing a highly dynamic and aggressive outside sales team

Experience successfully managing multiple sales distribution channels including retail, direct and indirect as well as technical and sales support employees

Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding sales objectives

Out of the box prospecting abilities

Established professional network in local community preferred

Exceptional leader with a passion and dedication for mentoring and coaching sales and support employees to success

Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, unstructured work environment

Strong and effective communication, analytical and presentation skills

Ability to work flexible hours to participate in evening and weekend events

Must possess strong communication skills, a strong worth ethic, high energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for technology

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Mandatory to have a valid state driver’s license