Director of Business Development

Company: Backbone Fiber Systems, LLC
Location: Berthoud
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $75,000-95,000 Base Salary Commission Who is Backbone Fiber? At Backbone Fiber, were proud to be a trusted leader in fiber optic infrastructure solutions. Since 2011, weve been helping communities across the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond stay connected with innovative, high-quality services. From underground installation to network testing, we specialize in delivering scalable solutions for projects of all sizes. What sets us apart? Were not just a service provider; were a team invested in the communities we serve. Our work is guided by a commitment to innovation, precision, and sustainability. By simplifying logistics, managing complexities, and collaborating with our clients every step of the way, we ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with the highest industry standards. At Backbone Fiber, every connection starts with a conversation. If youre ready to join a team that values collaboration, transparency, and creating results we can all take pride in, wed love to hear from you! Who Are You? 4-8 years of experience in sales or business development in one of these industries: telecom, construction, or infrastructure services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Highly organized, self-motivated, and results driven. Experience with CRM platforms such as Monday.com or similar. Ability to learn technical concepts related to fiber optics, splicing, and installation. Comfortable with cold outreach and high-volume prospecting. Associates or bachelors degree in business, communications, or a related field is preferred. About Your Role: As our first Business Development hire, you will help define how we growbuilding the relationships, strategies, and systems that connect us to our next wave of partners and customers. Were hiring a Director of Business Development to lead go-to-market outreach, partner development, and sales pipeline creation. You will work directly with the CEO, sales team, and operations team to identify new business opportunities, pursue accounts with our ideal client profiles, and shape our growth roadmap from the ground up. What You Will Do: Identify, target, and develop new business relationships with our ideal clients: ISPs, Municipalities, infrastructure GCs, and power companies. Prospect, pitch, and close partnership deals. Maintain accurate records on CRM to track leads, pipeline velocity, and customer interactions. Attend industry conferences and networking events to represent Backbone Fiber. Develop RFP and bid responses in collaboration with operations. Collaborate with leadership on pricing, marketing, and long-term account strategy. Attend site visits with Project Managers to stay up to date on the service we provide to our customers. Help define processes for lead gen, contract negotiation, and post-sale handoff. Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and product knowledge. More For You to Love: Help connect communities to high-speed technology with innovative fiber optic solutions. Be part of a team that values collaboration, transparency, and precision on every project. Work for a company thats deeply invested in the communities it serves, fostering meaningful relationships and sustainable practices. Grow with a company committed to supporting your professional development and celebrating your contributions. Enjoy competitive compensation, including $75-95K base salary and commission structure based on performance metrics. Vehicle allowance. Comprehensive benefits package with 4% 401k employer match, medical, vision, dental insurance, and more! Paid Time Off to help you recharge and maintain work-life balance. How to Apply: If youre excited to be part of a team thats all about innovation and connecting communities, wed love to hear from you. Simply fill out the application and submit your resume. We look forward to seeing how we can grow and succeed together at Backbone Fiber! EEO: Backbone Fiberis an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, orotherprotected characteristic.

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