Strategic Telecom Partnerships Manager

TAK Broadband; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Paid Weekly

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Career Development

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

TAK Broadband is seeking a Business Partner Manager to identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified business partners across multiple regions. You will lead strategic recruitment efforts, build and maintain partner relationships, and ensure alignment with operational needs and company growth objectives.

You will develop market-specific recruitment plans, conduct partner evaluations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful integrations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications experience, including cable, fiber, or underground construction.
• 1+ year of management experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 20–50% annually, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications construction operations and the local subcontractor market.
• Established industry network and client-facing roles preferred.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain strong business relationships.
• Experience with contract negotiations and partner onboarding preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset and the ability to identify new business opportunities through cold calling and networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to identify and secure new business partners across multiple geographical regions.
• Complete thorough evaluations of new business partners for safety performance, fleet requirements, personnel qualifications, and overall fit.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners through regular engagement and professional networking.
• Collaborate closely with internal operations teams to ensure partner recruitment aligns with organizational objectives.
• Develop market-specific recruitment plans based on operational needs and growth objectives.
• Execute targeted outreach campaigns using various channels including personal networks, social media, industry forums, and specialized platforms.
• Monitor and analyze success rates of different recruitment channels and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Create compelling presentations and communications to showcase our organization's value proposition to potential partners.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify industry trends and new partnership opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities in the partner/subcontractor space.
• Guide new partners through the onboarding process to ensure successful integration.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Telecommunications

Management

Partnership development

Networking

Negotiation

Market analysis

Cold outreach

Travel coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media

Business development tools

Job description

TAK Broadband is seeking a Business Partner Manager to identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified business partners across multiple regions. You will lead strategic recruitment efforts, build and maintain partner relationships, and ensure alignment with operational needs and company growth objectives.

You will develop market-specific recruitment plans, conduct partner evaluations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful integrations.