Senior National Acct Executive-Carrier Sales

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Location Requirement: </strong>Any Segra Office</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The <strong>Sr. National Account Executive</strong> is a high-impact hunter role responsible for driving new revenue through the acquisition of net-new logos within Segra’s wholesale and carrier ecosystem. This position is focused on identifying, pursuing, and closing opportunities with high-growth organizations, particularly in <strong>AI, neo cloud, and data center segments</strong>.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven sales professional with deep telecommunications experience, strong industry relationships, and a proven ability to break into new accounts and build long-term partnerships across complex environments.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This role requires <strong>25%+ travel</strong> to engage customers, partners, and industry events.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>New Business Development (Primary Focus)</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Identify, target, and close new logo opportunities within AI, neo cloud, data center, and telecom ecosystems</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Build pipeline through proactive outreach, industry networking, and strategic account targeting</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop relationships with decision-makers across carriers, cloud providers, data centers, and emerging technology companies</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Position Segra’s fiber network and solutions to support high-performance, scalable infrastructure needs</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Account Growth & Strategic Partnerships</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Manage and expand a portfolio of strategic wholesale and carrier accounts</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and coordinate partnerships that extend network reach and capabilities</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Evaluate network augmentation and partnership opportunities to enhance Segra’s footprint</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Continuously assess pricing, competitiveness, and market positioning</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Sales Execution & Strategic Initiatives</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Lead complex sales cycles from prospecting through close</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and deliver quotes and RFP responses for wholesale telecom services</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support strategic initiatives, partnerships, and large-scale infrastructure opportunities</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions aligned with customer and partner needs</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proven success in wholesale telecommunications sales and account management</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of wholesale telecom business operations</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Demonstrated track record of hunting and closing new business</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience selling into or building relationships within <strong>AI, neo cloud, or data center organizations</strong></li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Established network of contacts across carriers, ISPs, cloud providers, and data centers</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience selling fiber-based transport, infrastructure, and carrier-grade solutions</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Background in developing strategic partnerships or network expansion initiatives<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong hunter mentality with a focus on new logo acquisition</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Self-motivated, results-driven, and highly accountable</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong business acumen and strategic thinking</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and ambiguous environments</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $100,000 - $120,000 + Commissions</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Benefits Overview</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Segra offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Life insurance</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">401(k) with company match and immediate vesting</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Tuition and gym reimbursements</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Volunteer days and parental leave</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and pet insurance</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>About Segra</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer focused solutions for over 125 years.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Our Commitment to Equality</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="white-space: normal;">SEGRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws<em> </em>in employment with or treatment once employed in the company. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or eliminating any applicant from consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law. </span>Individuals with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform SEGRA’s personnel if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. <br> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u><span style="white-space: normal;">NOTHING IN THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. </span></u></p> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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