Territory Sales Manager

Requisition Number: 78685

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Corning Incorporated is a world leader in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics — and at Corning Optical Communications (COC), we’re powering the connected world. We are seeking a Territory Sales Manager to grow our presence across Western NC and South Carolina, selling our end-to-end optical networking solutions to enterprise customers through a broad ecosystem of distributors, contractors, consultants, and end users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and execute a territory sales plan; meet or exceed revenue targets across all assigned telecommunications product lines
• Develop and manage relationships across the full channel ecosystem — distributors, contractors, cable assembly houses, consultants, and end users — to maximize territory sales penetration
• Drive product preference through regular consultative sales calls; manage the buying process at strategic accounts to position Corning solutions over competitors
• Serve as solutions consultants to customers and distribution partners; deliver education and training programs to distributor teams to strengthen their ability to sell Corning products
• Maintain an active Opportunity Board of projects valued above $25K; provide accurate pipeline and forecast updates in Salesforce.com
• Partner with the Regional Manager and internal Corning teams to maximize resources, align territory priorities, and support company growth objectives

Education/Experience – Required

• Minimum of 4 years of Sales and/or Marketing experience OR military experience with communications infrastructure.
• Proven success in time and territory management, with a track record of exceeding goals.
• Business acumen, including an understanding of customer pain points and the fundamentals of a Profit and Loss statement.
• Experience building long-term, cooperative relationships with internal teams, channel partners, and end customers.
• Organizational agility, with the ability to navigate complex environments and align stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, sharing insights and aligning with team members and cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Exceptional teaching, training and motivational skills with the ability to lead small and large customer education sessions.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver license
• Travel required 50-80% (local to the market)- Western NC and South Carolina
• Must be able to work effectively in an unstructured environment with minimum supervision from a home-based office

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in solution selling, with the ability to ask the right questions, shape discussions, and influence decisions
• Experience finding and developing relationships with new customers and generating new business

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $77,145.00 - $106,075.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.