Wisper Business & Partnerships Manager

Wisper Internet is expanding! Wisper is a leading wireless high-speed internet provider offering fast, reliable and cost-effective internet solutions to customers throughout the Midwest.

We believe in building leaders within all levels. Wisper offers competitive salaries, generous health insurance options, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan (up to 4% company match), paid holidays, PTO, long- & short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and more! Are you a humbly confident professional driven to solution? Would you like to take your career to the next level with a growing company in the essential internet services industry? Then apply today to join our team!

>Wisper Business & Partnerships Manager

> Location: Wisper Headquarters - Mascoutah, IL

> Salary: $60,000/year

> Travel: 25% within our network footprint

Wisper Internet is seeking a results-driven Business and Partnerships Manager to oversee the full development and expansion of our business internet brand strategy, with a particular focus on building partnerships, launching an affiliate network, and driving revenue growth. This is a high-impact role for a self-starter who can spearhead new sales channels, nurture key relationships, and lead the development of scalable partnerships that fuel Wisper's long-term success in the business and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) segments. This is a greenfield opportunity - you'll be the first to lead this initiative!

> Essential Job Functions

Strategic Sales Growth & Lead Generation

• Drive new customer acquisition through proactive outreach, prospecting, and relationship
  development, particularly in the multi-dwelling unit (MDU) arena, small business, and enterprise
  markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create and refine sales strategies and messaging that directly
  support revenue growth and increased market share.
• Consistently meet or exceed KPIs and pipeline goals related to business sales, partnerships, and
  channel growth.

Market Engagement & Representation

• Leverage market insights to identify untapped segments and tailor outreach strategies to meet the
  specific needs of our partners/affiliates.
• Represent the company at industry events, local networking groups, and business expos to expand
  brand visibility and drive partner interest.

Partnership & Affiliate Development

• Identify, develop, engage, and secure strategic partnerships with property managers, local
  business associations, economic development groups, and potential reseller partners.
• Build and grow our initial affiliate network that contributes to sustained, scalable sales
  results. This includes structure, tools, compensation plans, onboarding, and ongoing performance
  management.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and implement co- branded outreach efforts where
  applicable.
  

Program Management

• Launch and oversee Wisper's affiliate and partner programs for ROI, quality lead flow, and consistent pipeline development.
• Create scalable systems for tracking, reporting, and improving affiliate performance.
  

> Desired Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, or partnership management-preferably in telecom, technology, or similar industries.
• Experience building or managing affiliate programs or strategic sales partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - capable of building new programs from scratch.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple partnership pipelines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and reporting tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

> Job Preferences and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of Sales experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; eligible for company auto insurance
• Regular & predictable attendance
• Authorized to work in the country without current or future visa sponsorship
• Must pass a background check, MVR & drug screen

> Physical Requirements:

• Light: Lifting 0-10 lbs.

A pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check and drug screen are required for this position. All employment offers are contingent upon the results of the background check, motor vehicle record check and drug screen.

Salary : $60,000