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EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our Sales team advocates for our products and the customers they serve. We’ve built a loyal customer base by selling consumers, retailers, affiliate partners, distributors and industry stakeholders on the DISH brands with authenticity. The sales department is critical to driving demand and creating strategic partnerships across the industry.

Targeting candidates in Texas or the East Coast

The hospitality sector presents fragmented sales channels that require focused lead generation and relationship-building across regional hotel owners, franchisees, and management groups. This role resolves long sales cycles and low event lead conversion by establishing targeted in-person connections at AAHOA national, regional, and local events. The position bridges post-event outreach with CRM tracking to build a consistent sales pipeline, expand brand presence, and achieve regional revenue targets across the territory.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Represent the company at AAHOA national, regional, and town hall events to capture qualified leads and execute sales blitzes
• Build direct relationships with C-suite executives, general managers, and independent hotel owners to identify operational and procurement needs
• Design post-event outreach sequences and leverage AI tools to streamline lead nurturing and improve response rates
• Maintain accurate CRM records of all customer touchpoints, activities, and opportunity pipelines to fulfill departmental revenue goals
• Execute targeting tactics with dealer partner leadership to drive demand and ensure delivery of performance objectives
• Gather competitive intelligence on industry trends, local demographics, and pricing models to optimize regional market strategy

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)

• Critical experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development within commercial or vendor-facing environments
• Proven ability to negotiate, present, and build long-term trust with business owners and executive leadership
• AI literacy and practical application skills to automate administrative workflows, draft outreach communications, and analyze pipeline metrics
• Strong strategic planning capabilities to evaluate market needs and implement structured territory growth plans
• Deep understanding of hospitality operations, procurement frameworks, and owner/franchisee ecosystem dynamics
• High self-direction and decision-making capacity to manage regional travel schedules and prioritize key accounts

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality technology, vendor services, or franchise operations
• Proven experience building relationships within the hospitality sector, specifically with independent hotel owners, franchisees, and trade groups (e.g., AAHOA).
• Established network of relationships within the telecom, cable/satellite, or hospitality sectors
• Fluency in Gujarati highly preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum Experience: 1–3 years of related B2B sales or business development experience
• Required Technical Skills & Credentials:
• Proficiency in CRM tracking software and Google Suite applications
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to travel up to 40–50% regionally for events and conferences

**Position includes a commission potential of $42,000 at 100% of hitting performance goals above base salary**

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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