Full-Time

SMB Account Executive

Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber

201-500 employees

FTTH internet provider delivering multi-gig speeds

Compensation Overview

$55k/yr

Matthews, NC, USA

In Person

Local travel within the assigned region is required.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Forecasting
CRM
HubSpot
Salesforce

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of business-to-business sales experience, preferably in telecommunications, technology, or related industries.
  • Proven success meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas and performance goals.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage C-level executives and small business owners.
  • Proficiency with customer relationship management platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce and pipeline management.
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.
  • Willingness to travel within the assigned region as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, research, and engage local businesses that can benefit from Ripple Fiber's internet solutions.
  • Meet with business owners, executives, and information technology leaders to understand their needs and present tailored solutions.
  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas through proactive outreach and effective closing.
  • Build and maintain a robust funnel of qualified opportunities in the customer relationship management system for accurate forecasting and follow-up.
  • Guide prospects from first contact through installation while ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
  • Develop trust and rapport with local businesses to drive renewals, referrals, and long-term partnerships.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to help customers understand the value of Ripple Fiber's services for their operations.
  • Work closely with marketing, operations, and customer support to deliver on customer needs and resolve issues.
  • Provide feedback from customer interactions to help refine product offerings and sales strategies.
  • Attend networking events, trade shows, and community activities to promote Ripple Fiber's brand and services.
  • Keep current with competitor offerings, pricing, and industry developments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience selling internet, fiber, or software-as-a-service solutions to small and medium-sized business clients.
  • Existing relationships or a network within the local business community.
  • Familiarity with local market dynamics and small business operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.

Ripple Fiber builds, owns, and operates a 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network to deliver high-speed internet to residential customers, focusing on historically underserved and underconnected communities in the United States. Its service runs over GPON/XGS-PON technology, enabling symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 10 Gbps. Consumer plans include 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps with transparent, contract-free pricing, and a Wi-Fi router is installed as part of a professional “White Glove Installation.” The company expands through acquisitions and debt financing, grows with local municipalities, and employs local teams to manage regional offices. Ripple Fiber differentiates itself by targeting regions with limited broadband competition, building a self-owned network, offering straightforward pricing, and delivering reliable, high-speed fiber service directly to homes. Its goal is to close the digital divide by expanding fiber access across multiple states.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 eero Signal and Wi-Fi 7 upgrades strengthen retention and premium pricing.
  • July 2026 Bain-Tillman financing fully funds Ripple's acquisition and next expansion phase.
  • April 2026 8 Gig rollout and three-year price locks improve upsell and churn control.

What critics are saying

  • Verizon will acquire Ripple's customers, stripping retail value before closing in 2026.
  • BBB shows 39 complaints in three years, signaling persistent service and billing friction.
  • California, Washington, and BEAD expansion require capital-heavy builds that can stall returns.

What makes Ripple Fiber unique

  • 2026 Verizon/Eaton deal proves Ripple built a strategically valuable fiber platform.
  • Ripple's 10-state footprint and 300 municipalities create rare regional operating scale.
  • XGS-PON and 8 Gig plans position Ripple as a multi-gig network builder.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

39%

1 year growth

39%

2 year growth

35%
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