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W3Global Inc.

Business Development Manager

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$35K - $40K/yr

We serve telecom, utility, commercial, and public-sector customers across the Houston metro area and surrounding markets. Responsibilities The Business Development Executive will help drive new ...

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Business Development Manager

Austin, TX · On-site +1

As the Business Development Manager covering the three-metro area of Texas driving the datacom, Telecom and Consumer markets, you'll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. The Business ...

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How much do telecom business development jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for telecom business development in the United States is $54,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Telecom Business Development job?

A Telecom Business Development job involves identifying and pursuing growth opportunities for a telecommunications company. Responsibilities include building strategic partnerships, expanding market reach, generating sales leads, and negotiating contracts. Professionals in this role analyze market trends, develop business strategies, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive revenue. The position requires strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Telecom Business Development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Telecom Business Development, you should have a solid understanding of telecommunications products and markets, sales experience, and preferably a relevant degree in business or engineering. Familiarity with CRM platforms, proposal management tools, and telecom-related certifications like CBDE (Certified Business Development Expert) is highly beneficial. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills set top performers apart. These competencies are essential for identifying growth opportunities, building partnerships, and effectively driving revenue in the competitive telecom sector.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Telecom Business Development?

In a Telecom Business Development role, your days often involve researching and identifying potential market opportunities, reaching out to prospective clients, and working closely with technical teams to develop tailored solutions. You’ll regularly prepare presentations, draft proposals, and negotiate contracts with partners and clients. Collaboration with product, marketing, and engineering teams is common, ensuring client needs are met while aligning with company goals. This role is dynamic, combining elements of networking, strategic planning, and continuous learning to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry.
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Infographic showing various Telecom Business Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 14% Physical, and 86% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,999 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Vice President of Telecom Business Development

Utilities One

Moorestown, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Vice President of Telecom Business Development
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United States - Moorestown, NJ
Description
At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people - a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.
We are seeking seeking a highly strategic, results-driven Vice President of Telecom Business Development to lead enterprise-level growth initiatives across its telecom-focused divisions, including Wireless, Wireline, Engineering, Fulfillment, and Data Centers. This role owns the full lifecycle of telecom business development, with primary responsibility for bidding and RFP execution, grant acquisition, strategic partnerships, and enterprise revenue growth from the perspective of a telecom contractor and services provider.
Key Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the company's telecom business development strategy, driving national and regional growth for a telecom contractor organization.
  • Own all telecom bidding, RFP, and proposal activities, ensuring accurate, competitive, and compliant submissions.
  • Lead, scale, and align onshore and offshore business development, RFP, opener, and closer teams.
  • Establish standardized proposal processes, templates, pricing models, and bid/no-bid governance.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to deliver high-quality, multi-million-dollar telecom proposals.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure telecom-related grants and public-sector funding opportunities.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with carriers, MSOs, hyperscalers, OEMs, and strategic partners.
  • Lead complex negotiations involving pricing, contract structures, MSAs, and long-term telecom service agreements.
  • Own the enterprise telecom sales pipeline, revenue forecasting, KPIs, and executive reporting.
  • Implement and optimize CRM systems, dashboards, and forecasting tools.
  • Monitor telecom market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive intelligence.
  • Represent The Company at telecom industry events, client meetings, and strategic forums.
  • Foster a performance-driven culture focused on execution quality, speed, and client satisfaction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of leadership experience in telecom business development, bidding, or strategic partnerships within a contractor, EPC, or services-provider environment.
  • Proven track record securing large-scale telecom contracts as a contractor or turnkey services provider, not solely on the carrier or OEM side.
  • Hands-on experience managing complex telecom RFPs, pricing models, scopes of work, and risk profiles typical for contractors.
  • Strong understanding of wireless and wireline deployment, construction, engineering services, and field fulfillment operations.
  • Experience leading onshore and offshore business development or proposal teams.
  • Demonstrated success with telecom grants or public-sector funding is strongly preferred.
  • Established executive-level network across telecom carriers, MSOs, hyperscalers, and infrastructure partners.
  • Strong commercial, analytical, and financial acumen with experience structuring contractor-side deals.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Benefits
  • Commission Plan Based on Performance;
  • Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
  • Whole Life Insurance;
  • 401k Plan;
  • PTO/Paid Holidays;
  • Great Work Environment;
  • Career Advancement Opportunities.

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