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Channel Account Manager

Albany, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

FirstLight is seeking an experienced and success driven Channel Manager interested in taking their career to new heights. FirstLightOpens in New Window, provides fiber optic data, voice, and high ...

Account Executive

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

The Account Executive (AE) is the catalyst behind FirstLight's success as an organization. As a consultative sales professional, the Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth and ...

Channel Account Manager

Victor, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

FirstLight is seeking an experienced and success driven Channel Manager interested in taking their career to new heights. FirstLightOpens in New Window, provides fiber optic data, voice, and high ...

Account Executive

Albany, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Account Executive The Account Executive (AE) is the catalyst behind FirstLight's success as an organization. As a consultative sales professional, the Account Executive is responsible for driving ...

Project Manager

Victor, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Overview FirstLight is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will initially lead complex telecommunications projects across our emerging markets in ...

Project Manager

Latham, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Overview FirstLight is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will initially lead complex telecommunications projects focused on network growth and ...

FirstLight is a leading telecommunications company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to our customers while fostering a ...

Facilities Engineer

Albany, NY · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

FirstLight is seeking a Colocation Facilities engineer to oversee new common system and infrastructure of installation / capacity augment projects. The candidate would be responsible for monthly ...

The Fiber Design Technician (FDT) is required to adhere to the Firstlight standards. Working with and communicating clearly with various departments is a priority. The Fiber Design Technicians (FDT ...

Account Executive

Somerville, MA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Account Executive The Account Executive (AE) is the catalyst behind FirstLight's success as an organization. As a consultative sales professional, the Account Executive is responsible for driving ...

Project Manager

Somerville, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Overview FirstLight is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will initially lead complex telecommunications projects focused on network growth and ...

Account Executive

Victor, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

The Account Executive (AE) is the catalyst behind FirstLight's success as an organization. As a consultative sales professional, the Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth and ...

Fiber Design Technician

Victor, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Fiber Design Technician (FDT) is required to adhere to the Firstlight standards. Working with and communicating clearly with various departments is a priority. The Fiber Design Technicians (FDT ...

Facilities Engineer

Williston, VT · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

FirstLight is seeking a Colocation Facilities engineer to oversee new common system and infrastructure of installation / capacity augment projects. The candidate would be responsible for monthly ...

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Project Manager Full Time IC Albany, NY, US Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually Overview FirstLight is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate ...

Account Executive

Albany, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

The Account Executive (AE) is the catalyst behind FirstLight's success as an organization. As a consultative sales professional, the Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth and ...

The Fiber Design Technician (FDT) is required to adhere to the Firstlight standards. Working with and communicating clearly with various departments is a priority. The Fiber Design Technicians (FDT ...

The Fiber Design Technician (FDT) is required to adhere to the Firstlight standards. Working with and communicating clearly with various departments is a priority. The Fiber Design Technicians (FDT ...

Project Manager

Victor, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Overview FirstLight is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will initially lead complex telecommunications projects focused on network growth and ...

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Channel Account Manager

Albany, NY • On-site

FirstLight
Telecommunications • 501 - 1,000 employees

$80K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


FirstLight Fiber rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 101 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

FirstLight is seeking an experienced and success driven Channel Manager interested in taking their career to new heights. FirstLightOpens in New Window, provides fiber optic data, voice, and high-speed Internet services to enterprise, carrier and wholesale customers in Upstate New York and Northern New England utilizing its own fiber optic network. FirstLight offers a robust suite of advanced telecommunications products, including dedicated Internet access, Metro Ethernet, traditional TDM solutions, SIP trunks, virtual PBX and audio-conferencing, managed commercial wireless systems, and Data Center Colocation.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Channel Sales, this individual will be responsible for working directly with agents, and re-sellers, including but not limited to cloud service providers, and internet service providers. Channel Managers are expected to cultivate existing and new relationships in order to develop and close new revenue opportunities on behalf of FirstLight.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve or exceed monthly revenue targets
  • Schedule and attend sales meetings to present FirstLight’s value proposition and identify new opportunities
  • Provide competitive proposals, highlighting FirstLight’s value proposition and strengths
  • Act as primary point of contact for customers providing a high level of customer service to all FirstLight’s customers
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with decision makers and influencers within assigned Channel accounts
  • Maintain accurate account information and proposal status in the Company’s CRM system
  • Willingness and ability to travel

Required Skills

  • Strong prospecting, networking and business development skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment, with minimal supervision, managing multiple accounts and proposals with positive results
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Solid understanding of Ethernet, IP and Networking technology (required)
  • Solid understanding of competitive landscape in Metro Ethernet and IP market (required)

Experience/Education:

  • 7-10 years successfully selling WAN and IP Technologies to Agents/Re-seller customers
    • Preferably experience selling Metro Ethernet, Fiber Optic, or Data services within the telecommunications space
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in CRM applications, experience with SalesForce a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

About FirstLight:

Headquartered in Albany, New York, FirstLight provides fiber-optic data, Internet, data center cloud and voice services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast connecting nearly 9,000 locations in service with an additional 30,000 locations serviceable by its more than 15,000 route mile fiber network.

We offer a competitive base salary and a generous commission plan as well as an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, and paid holidays and vacation.

FirstLight Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with state and federal laws, FirstLight’s equal opportunity policy is that all applicants and employees are treated equally by the company with respect to employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or veteran disability.



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