Hybrid Director, Market Development

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About the role

  • Director of Market Development responsible for expanding Clearwave Fiber’s footprint. Leading a team for municipal engagement and early-stage market development.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for expanding Clearwave Fiber’s footprint into new markets
  • Owns the front end of market entry—from first municipal contact through market approval and handoff
  • Responsible for building, leading, and scaling a high-performing team of Market Development Managers (MDMs)
  • Sets strategy, establishes operating cadence, hires and develops talent
  • Holds the team accountable to outcomes, ensuring Clearwave enters markets faster, smarter, and with competitive advantage
  • Owns market advancement recommendations and serves as the accountable leader for go/no-go readiness prior to executive approval
  • Build, lead, and scale a team of Market Development Managers responsible for municipal outreach, government relations, and early market execution
  • Establish clear role definitions, performance expectations, KPIs, and success metrics tied to market advancement, speed, and quality
  • Lead Clearwave’s engagement with municipal leadership and key community stakeholders in new and expanding markets
  • Identify, escalate, and resolve municipal, regulatory, political, and operational risks that could delay or derail market entry
  • Monitor competitor activity, fiber overbuilds, public funding awards, and regulatory shifts across the Southeast and Midwest
  • Prepare and present clear, direct updates to executive leadership on market pipeline health, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in market development, business development, government relations, telecom, infrastructure, or related fields
  • Demonstrated experience building and leading teams, including hiring, performance management, and accountability
  • Deep understanding of telecom, broadband, or utility-scale infrastructure markets
  • Proven ability to operate across municipal, regulatory, and corporate environments
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence internal leaders and external stakeholders
  • High analytical rigor with comfort operating in ambiguity and incomplete information
  • Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple geographies
  • MBA or equivalent advanced experience preferred but not required
  • Travel: 50–60%+, depending on market activity and team distribution

Benefits

  • Competitive pay (and lucrative bonus plan)
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans - start when you start!
  • Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) - 100% company match (vesting and matching starts upon hire, up to 4% of eligible compensation)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Free services, if living within service area
  • Tuition reimbursement - Clearwave Fiber encourages staff members to pursue ongoing education and gain industry certifications
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Associate recognition program
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment

Job title

Director, Market Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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