Regional Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison to public officials and key decision makers at all levels of the local and county government.
• Building community relationships and strengthening our brand.
• Foster ongoing relationships with local government, community offices, and the public that in turn produces a stronger brand and leads for sales, and become a point of contact for a variety of key decision makers at the county and town levels.
• Help identify events and get Surf set up to be involved, then support, help and attend some of them as needed or when strategically aligned with goals while Sales takes the lead on events.
• Create and execute market-specific opportunities, plan and execute ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, and celebrations in new markets as they are “lit up” and the fiber network is turned on.
• Generate brand awareness and advance the core values and goals of Surf Internet to the public.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication with project development, construction operations, and local government to support and ensure Surf Internet projects are set up for success.
• Give input with Marketing materials.
• Advise on sponsorship opportunities.
• Start and maintain key relationships with town officials and key decision makers.
• Organize and schedule meetings with local government and Surf Internet.
• Provide feedback.
• Provide photos of events and market-related content.
• Maintain relationship with local media.
• Attend events and summits.
• Participate in community cohorts.
• Provide creative out-of-the-box thinking.
• Present to councils, public meetings, and community leaders.

Qualifications

• Telecommunications industry experience is helpful but not necessary.
• 3-5 years experience in growth roles: marketing strategy, business development, partnerships, etc.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to work well with and partner across multiple disciplines including Sales, Marketing, and communications.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills are essential.
• Outstanding communication skills; written and verbal, in-person, physical activations, online video.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related fields is preferred.
• Strong computer skills with experience using platforms such as Hubspot (CRM), TEAMS, and Google Apps.
• Traveling and working outside of normal business hours.