Business Development Representative

OzarksGo, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, offering all-fiber gigabit internet and premium television and telephone services to Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma.rnOzarks provides to its employees: 100% paid medical/dental coverage for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide paid time off, 9 paid holidays, disability benefits, life insurance and tuition reimbursement.rn rnJOB QUALIFICATIONS:rnEDUCATION: rnHigh school diploma is required. Four-year college degree in marketing, business administration, finance, or related field, or four years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.rn rnJOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: rnBroad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc.rn rnMAJOR JOB TASKS:rnrnTo develop new and maintain existing business opportunities for OzarksGo.rnMake regular visits to key business accounts to determine needs and solutions.rnIdentify new leads and follow up.rnMust understand all the OzarksGo products and services and how they can be applied to help businesses succeed.rnResponsible for community anchor institution accounts both existing and potential. Fully understand and meet all filing deadlines for RFP's and filings.rnDevelop a relationship with state educational and research networks for schools, libraries, and healthcare.rnMonitor federal and state bid lists for desired connections and prepare and respond to those bids.rnResponsible for MDU (multi-dwelling unit) accounts. Prepare bids and proposals and present at HOA board and association meetings.rnParticipate in community events and groups including chamber of commerce.rnOversee new business connections from the quote to installation. Facilitate installation and be present, if necessary, to ensure a seamless transition to our service.rnWork with network and operations department to plan and implement new connections.rnPromote the products and services of the company.rnMust have a good understanding of networking and technology to apply solutions correctly.rnProvide support when needed for businesses, community anchor institutions, and MDU's to ensure customer satisfaction.rnMake sales calls and onsite visits to develop a relationship with our community businesses, CAI's, and MDU's.rnWork with vendors to find new solutions, products, and services to offer and enhance OzarksGo services.rnPerform any other related duties as required or assigned.rnrnThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.rnThe Business Development Representative shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of OzarksGo.rn rnEXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:rnrnExtensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of major importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.rnContacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.rnrnOTHER REQUIREMENTS:rnrnMust be able to operate all equipment normally found in an office environment. Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability. rnMust be able to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply,and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety ofknown variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.rnrnrnThis position is performed both inside and outside the office, with some irregular working hours. Some travel is required inside and outside the Cooperative service area.rnrn rnPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:rnrnWhile performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; and depth perception.rnThe physical activities and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.rnrn rnSUPERVISES:rnrnNonernrn rnOzarksGo, LLC, is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer.