Account Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Other US Location Windstream Full time

Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

  • As Kinetic, Windstream offers bundled services, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV to consumers through an enhanced fiber network.
  • Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.
  • Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities

About the Role:

The Account Development Manager will focus on business development, by selling Windstream's full suite of strategic products and services to an assigned geographic base of customers. Our goal is to increase wallet share, increase customer satisfaction with Windstream, reduce churn, and increase our customer base utilization of strategic next-gen services. The Account Development Manager will leverage a full support team consisting of an Area Sales Director and Sales Engineering team.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Windstream's sales process, products, and solutions to ensure customers are under contract with the most strategic product set.
  • Develop a deep understanding of a customer's business, corporate priorities, and industry to effectively identify solutions that align with the customer's strategy and needs.
  • Develop, own, and document the multi-faceted account plan and growth strategy for each customer; manage priorities and eco-system partners to meet established milestones and achieve sales growth objectives.
  • Act with a sense of urgency and work in close partnership with the Customer Success organization, to assure customer issues are resolved quickly.
  • Develop and implement plans to create additional opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell accounts and increase overall total customer spend.
  • Manage a pipeline of opportunities in including generation of accurate forecasts and attainment of assigned quotas.
  • Participate in, and successfully complete, all required training; participate in team meetings and activities as required.

Do You Have:

  • Verifiable record of success in enterprise level sales, owning a customer base and driving full life-cycle management of sales, conversions, and renewals.
  • Prior strategic account management and consultative sales experience selling multiple products and solutions to medium and large businesses.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, organization skills, time management skills, listening skills, presentation skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to confidently network, build rapport and develop trusted relationships over time to execute mid to long-term account plans.
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak with business professionals at all levels in an organization and across multiple lines of business.
  • Strong PC skills, including expertise in MS Office.
  • Experience in building account plans and leading customer business reviews (MBRs and QBRs).
  • Experience driving strategic consulting services into new accounts while consistently achieving or exceeding sales goals by generating and maintaining a qualified pipeline.
  • College degree or equivalent and 3+ years field sales experience directly related to job (outside, direct sales experience) or 5+ years job-related field sales experience; or an equivalent combination of education and job-related field sales experience required.
  • Strong business, financial and technical acumen with negotiation and closing proficiency. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of selling cloud-based communications and data solutions.
  • Independent, stress-tolerant, self-motivated, competitive, assertive, pro-active, and results-oriented; able to work with minimum direction.
  • Adept at prospecting and using effective consultative selling practices.
  • Understands market dynamics including demographics.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing - Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%|

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

Our Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401K Plan
  • Health & Flexible Savings Account
  • Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
  • Educational Assistance Plan
  • Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

Windstream CIB Statement:

Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.

Our Employee Resource Groups:

  • WinVets - Veteran Employee Resource Group
  • WOW - Women Employee Resource Group
  • WINPRIDE - LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
  • WBPN - Black Professional Resource Group
  • WARG - Ability Resource Group
  • LaFamilia -Hispanic Resource Group
  • AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Other details

  • Job Family Sales
  • Job Function Small Bus Sales Channel
  • Pay Type Salary

Apply Now



  • Other US Location Windstream Full time

    About the Role:The Account Development Manager will focus on business development, by selling Windstream's full suite of strategic products and services to an assigned geographic base of customers. Our goal is to increase wallet share, increase customer satisfaction with Windstream, reduce churn, and increase our customer base utilization of strategic...

  • Accounting Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Other US Location Flex Ltd. Full time

    Job Posting Start Date Job Posting End Date Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a...

  • Account Manager

    1 month ago


    Other US Location OneDigital Health Full time

    Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that's making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling...

  • Account Manager

    1 month ago


    Other US Location Flex Ltd. Full time

    Job Posting Start Date Job Posting End Date Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a...

  • Key Account Manager

    1 month ago


    Other US Location Azenta Life Sciences Full time

    GENEWIZ LLCAt Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability,...


  • Other US Location Azenta Life Sciences Full time

    Azenta Inc.At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability,...


  • Other US Location Zoetis Inc. Full time

    Location: Charlotte, NC areaPosition SummaryThe Executive Account Manager (EAM) within Petcare is responsible for Business Development and Account Management in our largest volume, most complex and most influential strategic partners.Position ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities include Business Development and Account Management in our largest volume,...

  • Account Management

    1 month ago


    Other US Location Fiserv Full time

    Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card,...


  • Other US Location ESET Full time

    Position: Enterprise Account ManagerJob Overview:This role involves maintaining and expanding relationships with key large customers while also developing new business opportunities through negotiations and partnerships.Goals and Objectives:Retain and grow relationships with enterprise accounts under the guidance of the Director of Enterprise SalesIdentify...


  • Other US Location Trend Micro Full time

    Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, world-leading global threat research and intelligence, and continuous innovation, our cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks,...

  • Field Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Other US Location HD Supply Full time

    Field Account Manager for Institutional AccountsAs a Field Account Manager you will be responsible for selling MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) supplies along with other products to an established portfolio of customers to maintain and drive sales. This position offers a competitive base salary plus sales incentive bonus; laptop/tablet, cell phone...

  • Account Manager II

    4 weeks ago


    Other US Location Forrester Full time

    At Forrester, we're trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That's why we're always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We're proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what's right by our clients and each...

  • Accounting Manager

    1 month ago


    Other US Location Element Fleet Management Full time

    Get started on an exciting career at ElementElement employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.What We Need We...


  • Other US Location Galderma Full time

    Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our...


  • Other US Location Hypori Inc. Full time

    Hypori Inc, a leading provider of SaaS cybersecurity solutions, is transforming secure mobility for federal and commercial customers, including the United States Army. Hypori's secure virtual workspace enables users to access critical data and apps from any mobile device without compromising user privacy. From commercial IP to national security level intel,...


  • Other US Location Stellantis Full time

    Join Our Sales Team at MobilisightsMobilisights is leading the way in leveraging connected vehicle datasets to transform the world into a smarter place. As part of the Sales team in North America, we are looking for an experienced Account Manager to drive growth and success in client relationships.Responsibilities:Manage and expand existing client...


  • Other US Location Proofpoint Full time

    It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doingWe're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions,...

  • Account Manager

    1 month ago


    Other US Location Alliance Ground International Full time

    Job Description:Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling company providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada. We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures. Our Ground division has a strong reputation in aviation ground...


  • Other US Location Toll Group Full time

    About Toll GroupAt Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets,...

  • Account Manager I

    4 weeks ago


    Other US Location AMN Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Recruitment Manager I, Physician & Leadership streamlines the process for healthcare professional placement; converts qualified candidates to applications, and presents the top candidates to account managers while managing relationships with active candidates to drive growth in revenue and market share.Job...