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European Carrier Sales Director

NUWAVE Communications, Inc

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of enterprise or carrier sales experience in the telecommunications or cloud communications industry.
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a European or EMEA territory.
  • Deep knowledge of the European telecom carrier landscape, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators.
  • Experience selling Microsoft Teams, Webex Calling, Zoom Phone, or equivalent UCaaS/CPaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit and onboard new European carrier and service provider partners to expand NUWAVE’s regional presence and increase recurring revenue.
  • Achieve consistent year-over-year revenue growth within existing European channel relationships.
  • Develop and execute territory business plans aligned to NUWAVE’s global sales strategy and revenue targets.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract execution for carrier and service provider accounts.

Key facts

Hard skills

Carrier Management Pipeline Planning Product Knowledge Cisco WebEx Microsoft Dynamics CRM General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

NUWAVE Communications, Inc logo

NUWAVE Communications, Inc

Telecommunications

NUWAVE Communications is a leading provider of innovative telecommunications solutions. Our flagship product, iPILOT, is a powerful SaaS platform that enables carriers and partners to deliver global Microsoft Teams, Zoom Phone, and Webex Calling services with ease. NUWAVE enables the optimization of your investment in Cloud Communications by allowing you to use it for enterprise telephony, creating a single, intuitive, and user-friendly user experience. iPILOT is a cloud-based platform that delivers comprehensive provisioning and lifecycle management capabilities for AWS Connect users. iPILOT enables efficient deployment of your Cloud Communication Platform & SIP through quick provisioning, capacity management and analytics for enterprises, carriers, and cloud service providers. It automates cloud calling capabilities while providing support for carrier session border controllers (SBCs), on-premises SIP trunks, and Bring Your Own Carrier options for carriers and operators.

Company details

IndustryTelecommunications
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Position Overview
The European Carrier Sales Director is a senior individual contributor and regional leader responsible for driving carrier and service provider revenue across the European market. This role owns the full sales cycle for carrier partnerships — from prospecting and qualification through close — and serves as the primary relationship executive for European telecom carriers, service providers, and channel partners. The Director will represent NUWAVE’s full product portfolio (iPILOT, TELEPORT, SYNTHESIS, Pulsar, CONSTELLATION, and All Marketplace Solutions) and will work in close coordination with US-based sales leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, scalable revenue growth in the region.
Reports To: VP of Global Channels and Alliances (Travis A. Burris)
Location: Europe (Remote / Field-Based)
Territory: United Kingdom, Western Europe, and EMEA expansion markets
Mission
Drive strategic carrier and service provider alliances across Europe by identifying, recruiting, and developing high-value partnerships that expand NUWAVE’s footprint in the Microsoft Teams, Webex Calling, and Zoom Phone ecosystems. Deliver consistent revenue growth through disciplined pipeline management, deep product expertise, and trusted partner relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Development & Revenue Growth
  • Recruit and onboard new European carrier and service provider partners to expand NUWAVE’s regional presence and increase recurring revenue.
  • Achieve consistent year-over-year revenue growth within existing European channel relationships.
  • Develop and execute territory business plans aligned to NUWAVE’s global sales strategy and revenue targets.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract execution for carrier and service provider accounts.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the European UC and cloud communications market.

Pipeline & Forecast Management
  • Own and maintain an accurate, up-to-date sales pipeline for the European territory in HubSpot CRM.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts to sales leadership.
  • Track deal progression through all pipeline stages and ensure timely advancement with documented gate criteria.
  • Identify at-risk deals early and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with leadership.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Monitor European telecom market trends, regulatory developments (e.g., GDPR, BEREC), and competitive landscape.
  • Analyze competitor activities and provide actionable intelligence to product and marketing teams.
  • Identify emerging opportunities in Microsoft Teams Operator Connect, Direct Routing, and cloud UC adoption across European markets.
  • Develop regional go-to-market strategies in partnership with marketing and product leadership.
Partner Enablement & Education
  • Educate carrier and service provider partners on NUWAVE’s full product suite, including iPILOT, TELEPORT, SYNTHESIS, Pulsar, and CONSTELLATION.
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations, presentations, and proposals tailored to the needs of European carriers.
  • Collaborate with NUWAVE Academy to ensure partners complete onboarding and ongoing training requirements.
  • Represent NUWAVE at European industry events, tradeshows, and partner conferences (e.g., MWC, UC EXPO, Channel Live).

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate with the Service Assurance and UC Engineering teams to ensure smooth partner onboarding and service delivery.
  • Work with the NUWAVE order management and provisioning teams to support European time-zone order types (UK and EMEA).
  • Collaborate with US-based carrier sales managers (Eric Egan, Jason Shepperd) to align on global carrier strategy and avoid channel conflict.
  • Partner with the NUWAVE marketing team on regional campaigns, co-marketing initiatives, and promotional activities.
  • Escalate and resolve partner issues — including pricing conflicts, service disputes, and technical concerns — promptly and professionally.
Operational Excellence
  • Document all customer and partner communications in HubSpot CRM; follow up on all calls and meetings with written summaries.
  • Adhere to NUWAVE’s deal creation and stage-advancement standards, including MRR documentation, contact association, and next-step capture.
  • Participate in regular sales cadence calls with US leadership, adjusting for time zone as needed.
  • Maintain compliance with NUWAVE communication guidelines and OOO protocols while traveling and on PTO.
Qualifications
Required
  • 7+ years of enterprise or carrier sales experience in the telecommunications or cloud communications industry.
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a European or EMEA territory.
  • Deep knowledge of the European telecom carrier landscape, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators.
  • Experience selling Microsoft Teams, Webex Calling, Zoom Phone, or equivalent UCaaS/CPaaS solutions.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Operator Connect, Direct Routing, and SIP trunking architectures.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-level and VP-level stakeholders at carrier organizations.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms (HubSpot preferred) and pipeline management disciplines.
  • Fluent English required; additional European language(s) strongly preferred (German, French, Dutch, or Nordic languages).
Preferred
  • Experience with OSS/BSS platforms and carrier-grade network integration.
  • Familiarity with NUWAVE’s product portfolio or comparable CPaaS/UCaaS management platforms.
  • Existing relationships with European telecom carriers, MNOs, or Microsoft channel partners.
  • Experience working in a US-headquartered company with a remote European presence.
  • Knowledge of GDPR and European data privacy regulations as they apply to cloud communications.
Performance Metrics
Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) — New LogosTBD by leadership
Pipeline Coverage Ratio≥ 3x quota
Partner Recruitment (New Logos/Year)TBD by leadership
CRM Hygiene Score100% deals with MRR, contact, next step
Partner Enablement Completion Rate≥ 90% of active partners Academy-certified
Forecast Accuracy±10% of monthly commit
Core Values Alignment
  • Collaboration — Works cross-functionally with US teams, engineering, and service assurance to deliver for partners.
  • Trust — Builds long-term carrier relationships grounded in transparency and reliability.
  • Respect — Honors diverse European business cultures and communication styles.
  • Diversity — Brings varied regional perspectives that drive innovation in NUWAVE’s go-to-market approach.
About NUWAVE Communications
NUWAVE Communications is a cloud communications provider with 25+ years of experience delivering telecommunications services worldwide. Our flagship platform, iPILOT, is the industry’s leading CPaaS solution for unified communications lifecycle management — enabling carriers, service providers, and enterprises to provision, manage, and automate deployments of Microsoft Teams, Webex Calling, and Zoom Phone at scale. NUWAVE is a certified Microsoft Teams Operator Connect provider with a geo-redundant, carrier-grade global network and a 10+ year record of zero customer-facing outages.
 

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