NWS

Director of Outside Sales, Contractors and Wireless

NWS  •  $140k - $175k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

The Director Outside Sales, Contractors and Wireless reports to the Head of Direct Sales and will be a primary driver of new business in our served markets, primarily PCS/Cellular Wireless OEMs and service providers as well as developing general purpose accounts.

The ideal candidate has knowledge and expertise in sales and customer service best practices. He/she is responsible for sales and account management activities and will partner with NWS contractors and telecommunications industry customers.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve and exceed established monthly sales and call quotas
  • Develop sources of sales leads and actively prospect for new sales opportunities
  • Conduct various prospecting activities, including telemarketing, cold calling, lead referrals, etc. in sufficient volume to ensure that sales targets are met
  • Keep up to date the records in company CRM, providing forecasts and activity reports as required
  • Attend regular sales meetings, training, and performance review sessions
  • Establish effective business relationships with key decision makers
  • Develop an understanding of the customer's business needs and future requirements
  • Collaborates with the team and prepares professional written and/or verbal proposals targeted to the Key Decision-Makers in the customer's terminology, that clearly communicates the company solution and our Value Proposition to the customers' business problem
  • Negotiating contracts, initiating orders, and pursuing everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish
  • Initiating post sales activities, to ensure services sold are meeting ongoing customer needs; providing additional training to new customers as required
  • Complete the necessary documents for the efficient processing of customer orders
  • Provide feedback on marketing materials and products / services
  • Develop sources of sales leads and actively prospect for new sales opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned from time to time by the leadership

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Strong relationships in the wireless resale, liquidation, and contractor ecosystem preferred.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of pricing, margin, and recovery optimization.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • High level of commercial acumen and comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience with CRM systems and data-driven pipeline management.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in sales, with a strong focus on wireless, contractor channels, or secondary markets.
  • Ability to develop technical understanding of the company's products and services, and articulate that understanding internally and externally.
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills are required.
  • Experience with commercial/contract negotiation principles and working to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Experience with CRM systems.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills are required

KPI's (Key performance Indicators)

  1. Territory Sales Revenue Growth
  • Definition: Total revenue generated from all accounts within the assigned territory.
  • Goal: $250,000 in monthly revenue or 10–15% year-over-year growth in territory sales.
  1. New Customer Acquisition
  • Definition: Number of newly onboarded customers/accounts within the territory.
  • Goal: 2-3 new accounts per month, or a targeted new-customer revenue amount per quarter.
  1. Existing Account Growth / Wallet Share Increase
  • Definition: Revenue growth from existing customers through cross-sell or upsell of telecom products.
  • Goal: 10–20% increase in average account spend per year or a minimum upsell revenue target per quarter.
  1. Customer Visit / Activity Targets
  • Definition: Volume of quality customer interactions such as onsite visits, demos, surveys, and strategic meetings.
  • Goal: 12–20 in-person visits/calls per week and 95% compliance with activity logging.
  1. Pipeline Development & Forecast Accuracy
  • Definition: Strength, accuracy, and size of the sales pipeline.
  • Goal: Maintain a qualified pipeline at 3–4X monthly quota and keep forecast accuracy within ±10–15%.
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About NWS

Founded in 2012, NWS is a Master Distributor of Digital Infrastructure and Telecom Solutions, serving the full breadth of Broadband and Mobility markets. With deep technical expertise, we specialize in materials distribution, custom assemblies, connectivity products, and integrated services such as warehousing, configuration, and consulting.

Our mission is to deliver innovative, scalable solutions to organizations of all sizes that reduce risk, accelerate deployment, and enable the networks that power modern communications. Whether supporting service providers, contractors, or channel partners, we strive to be a responsive, consistent, and high-value partner—one that aligns with your goals, minimizes operational friction, and helps you execute with confidence.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Greensboro, NC
Year Founded
2012
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