Market Development Manager

Location: Greater Chicago area (must reside in Greater Chicago area)Base pay range: $78,000.00 – $96,000.00 per year

What You'll Do: Cultivate relationships with municipal and community leaders across the Midwest. Manage a pipeline of market opportunities and municipal approvals. Guide the permitting process and assist with franchise negotiations. Identify new market expansion and funding opportunities. Track regional trends, competitive activity, and local development projects.

What You Bring: 3–5+ years of business development or sales experience, ideally in telecom or infrastructure. Deep understanding of municipal processes and permitting workflows. Strong communication, relationship management, and organizational skills. Willingness to travel 50–75% regionally. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits from day one: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and life insurance. Work‐life balance: up to 20 days PTO in your first year. Financial perks: 401(k) match with immediate vesting and bonus opportunities. Career growth: ongoing learning, recognition, and advancement opportunities. Company Culture At Clearwave Fiber, we believe in Purpose, Ownership, Courage, Resourcefulness, and Simplicity. If you thrive in building bridges between businesses and communities, we want to hear from you. Join us and help build the future—one municipality at a time.