Great Plains Communications

• Prospect, present, and close high-value network service contracts. • Partner with large enterprises and telecom carriers. • Structure complex client and partner contracts. • Collaborate with Project Management and Billing teams. • Build accurate sales forecasts and expense budgets. • Meet or exceed regular regional sales targets.

• Focused on managing GPC Enterprise and Wholesale network product portfolio, including feature enhancements, operational integration of product offerings, and product migration strategies. • Drive product development and planning processes. • Leads financial modeling and business modeling for existing products and new revenue opportunities. • Takes leadership role in evaluating emerging technological trends across sectors of the market. • Executes tactical plans necessary to support strategic direction, unit performance, and revenue commitment for enterprise and wholesale products including Ethernet, Wavelength, network security, SDWAN, wireless internet services and future services. • Manages all customer-facing and vendor contract language pertaining to products and services including MSA, SLA, AUP, T&C, etc. • Manages and coordinates cross-functional teams to develop and implement new offerings according to schedule and within budget by facilitating communication and prioritizing technical and operational efforts. • Determines costs, pricing, bundling, reporting, and forecasting. • Trains and serves as an information resource for new customer service, salespeople, sales engineers, etc. regarding our products. • Assists in the development of internal and customer user-interface (UI) strategy. Ensures ongoing maintenance, updates and new content. • Drives product development and planning processes. Leads new product implementations and existing product lifestyle management. • Assists in ensuring regulatory compliance. Provides input and assists in defining detailed product/feature and customer experience requirements for budgeted initiatives approved for development. • Defines the business rules, primary use cases and functional requirements.

Great Plains Communications is looking for a high-energy sales professional to join our growing sales team covering rural Nebraska area. Duties include but are not limited to: 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. A working understanding of telephony including Internet, managed Ethernet, Unified Communications (UCaaS), Firewall, and managed WiFI is desired. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus 5 or more years of sales experience in the telecommunications field is desired. This position will work remotely with occasional meetings at our Blair and Omaha locations. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel approximately 40% of each month. Competitive wage and benefits provided. EOE. Ready to make an impact? Apply today at www.gpcom.com/careers. 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.

• Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks across core, edge, and service delivery environments using advanced routing and optical platforms • Provide deep, hands-on engineering expertise and troubleshooting across multi-vendor systems • Collaborate with NOC and Operations teams to resolve complex issues and implement best practices • Maintain accurate network documentation, inventory, and configuration records • Work closely with sales teams, architects, and customers to align solutions with technical requirements and industry trends • Lead proofs of concept, lab validation efforts, and on-site or remote implementations for complex infrastructure deployments • Partner with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay informed on new features and product roadmaps • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and standardization of best practices • Support automation and reporting initiatives to enhance operational efficiency • Contribute to solutions involving Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, Mobile Back-haul, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence • Lead engineering teams during new network turn-ups, design initiatives, and best-practice adoption • Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer-specific certifications.