Presidio

Business Development Manager, Carrier and Colocation (Indianapolis IN, Columbus OH, or Chicago, IL)

Presidio$80K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of sales success in carrier services, colocation, or UCAAS
  • Experience selling Cloud or Managed Services solutions
  • Established relationships with national carriers
  • Familiarity with solutions from Cisco, Avaya, Amazon, Microsoft, or major telecom carriers
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, including military experience
  • Mid-market experience with an active client network

Responsibilities

  • Assess clients' telecom, cloud, and managed services requirements
  • Position and sell tailored Presidio and partner solutions
  • Deliver impactful solution presentations and product demos
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers
  • Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and prospects
  • Drive disciplined sales strategies matching clients with solutions
  • Manage sales objectives, orders, and billing accuracy

Benefits

  • Relationship-driven work environment
  • Ownership of a portfolio with high-impact client interaction
  • Support from a global digital services leader
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Full Job Description
The RolePresidio is looking for a driven, relationship-oriented Business Development Manager to grow our Carrier and Colocation Solutions practice. You'll own a portfolio of accounts, build lasting client relationships, and bring in new business by connecting customers with the right mix of telecom, managed services, cloud, and voice solutions.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role at the intersection of technology and business strategy - with real ownership, a collaborative team, and the backing of a global digital services leader.

Responsibilities include:

Client Engagement & Business Development

  • Assess clients' telecom, carrier, colocation, voice, data, managed services, and cloud requirements
  • Position and sell Presidio and partner solutions that create measurable value
  • Deliver compelling solution presentations and product demonstrations
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Identify and develop new opportunities within existing accounts and net-new prospects


Sales Execution

  • Drive a disciplined sales strategy focused on matching clients to the right solutions
  • Develop a deep understanding of customers' buying cycles and business priorities
  • Consistently meet or exceed monthly revenue goals
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting data using internal sales tools


Account Management

  • Manage sales objectives including orders and billing to support accounting cycles
  • Keep account information current and proactively resolve customer issues
  • Prepare quotes and coordinate with inside sales support for accurate order processing
  • Partner with engineering teams to scope and design tailored solutions


Collaboration & Growth

  • Participate in weekly sales calls and commit calls - prepared and accountable
  • Attend trade shows, industry events, and marketing initiatives
  • Mentor and support new hires as the team scales
  • Pursue ongoing training, emerging tech education, and partner certifications
  • Champion Presidio's culture, values, and brand in every client interaction


Required Skills and Professional Experience

  • 3-5 years of demonstrated sales success, ideally in carrier network services, colocation or UCAAS
  • Experience selling Cloud and/or Managed Services solutions
  • Established relationships with national carriers and a track record building strategic client solutions
  • Familiarity with solutions from Cisco, Avaya, Amazon, Microsoft, or major telecom carriers
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (military experience welcome)
  • Recent mid-market experience with an active client network in a defined territory


Preferred Skills and Professional Experience

  • Strong active listening and communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation
  • Critical thinking and sound judgment in complex, fast-moving sales situations
  • Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple accounts and priorities
  • Persuasive and confident in front of senior stakeholders and C-suite buyers
  • Collaborative mindset - you work well across departments and organizational levels
  • Creative problem-solver with both analytical and people-focused instincts
  • Any experience with Collaboration or Contact center would be ideal.


Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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About Presidio

Presidio is a leading provider of information technology services and solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company offers a wide range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data center solutions, and more. Presidio was founded in 2003 and has since grown to become one of the largest IT services companies in the United States. The company has over 3,000 employees and serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government.
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2,900 employees
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Founded
2003
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