Business Development Specialist

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for pursuing and developing relationships with developers, builders, trade associations, planning & permitting offices, and other entities in an effort to generate new build leads for Charter Communications. In addition, secure, as necessary, temporary access agreements for SFU communities. Coordinate efforts for new build programs through cross- functional collaborating with Construction, Technical Operations, Legal, Dispatch, and Residential Sales teams. Coordination efforts include: formulating logistical details within the Technical Operations team, gathering details of necessary operations support, sales support and material resources in the field to ensure on-time property launches (both SFU & MDU).

• Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Work across functional organizations and with industry associations, organizations or sources to identify new build projects in the market area
• Responsible for developing relationships with industry associations, local builders, developers, county administrators, model agents, leasing agents, etc. establishing an overall annual new build schedule in the market area
• Upon contract execution, take responsibility for the project management of new build through service activation
• Communicate with Engineering/Design, Construction departments, Internal Sales teams and public entities including: -Builders --City Planning Board -Local Utility --Local County Administration -Zoning Board --Greenfield Identification Tools
• Work with Sales teams to ensure their awareness of property launches to ensure proper planning
• Work across the organization to address the issues causing property concerns
• Maintain tracking and reporting on each assigned property; communicate progress, challenges and successes to management
• Work with Developers, builders and power companies to build relationships that allow for proactive drop installation, preferably as a participant in joint trench, and pre-wire of the home, including coordination with Field Ops partners.

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Solid communication, sales, and presentation skills - both face-to-face and via phone/video Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SalesForce or similar sales contact software, order entry and billing systems, etc. Ability to work independently Strong initiative and desire to learn Critical thinking and analytical skills Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

B2B sales and/or project management experience - 2+ Cable or telecommunications industry sales experience preferred

Utilize personal vehicle to travel within an assigned local sales territory -travel stipend provided Frequent travel to local Charter sites for meetings and training is required Occasional travel to regional Charter sites may be necessary Must have own transportation and a clean driving record