Community Development Manager

Metronet

Community Development Manager responsible for seeking residential sales opportunities for Metronet. Collaborating with housing contractors, associations, and utility companies across multiple markets in the United States.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for seeking out new residential sales opportunities for Metronet across multiple markets and states.
Identify, coordinate, and implement market development plans designed to maintain and increase residential sales opportunities for Metronet.
Secure new opportunities through developing relationships with residential housing contractors, single family Homeowner Associations, and Utility Companies.
Work with internal Community Development Operations, Outside Plant, and Residential Sales teams to maintain a timeline and schedule for efficient delivery of Metronet services.
Build and maintain a targeted sales approach by conducting in-depth research and analysis of territory, including competitive landscape.
Work and negotiate with developers, builders, city contacts, and Homeowner Associations to secure plats, power plans, and/or Utility Access Agreements (UAA).
Utilize multiple resources to evaluate residential growth opportunities.
Execute concept to completion used to secure new residential customers through expansions, jointly trench partnerships, and Utility Access agreement projects.
Work with Finance, Marketing, and Legal to develop quick to revenue opportunities, including responding to service inquiries and internally sourced growth leads.
Utilize CRM software to manage and maintain pipeline and projects related to residential growth.
Maintain and develop relationships with local organizations to elevate awareness of Metronet within the community.
Attend local community, governmental, and economic development events and meetings to forward the agenda of Metronet.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year college degree in business, or related experience
5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing
Working knowledge and experience with Access Laws, rules, and FCC requirements (Inside Wiring Rules) required
Documented experience working and communicating with C-Suite
Valid driver's license/satisfactory driving record
Willingness to work as a team and independently.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications required, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skill both verbally and in writing to all levels of the organization internally and externally
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities
Must be detail oriented & maintain a high level of confidentiality
Prior experience in operations, marketing, or other aspects of the real-estate industry experience preferred
Available to travel for training or as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% of medical premiums paid by the company
Company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k)-company match with immediate vesting
Discounted services within our coverage areas
Friendly and fun atmosphere

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Hard Skills & Tools

Business DevelopmentSalesMarket AnalysisAccess LawsFCC RequirementsProject ManagementStrategic PlanningMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingDetail OrientedTeam Collaboration