Senior Manager D2D Vendor Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Senior Manager-D2D Vendor Management Job Locations US-Remote Location ID 2026-29921 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $124,700.00 - $202,700.00 Overview The Senior Manager-D2D Vendor Management is responsible for leading and managing the direct sales external vendor program for the TDS Telecom footprint. The role ensures vendor partners deliver against sales, operational, and customer experience objectives while aligning to company strategy. This position provides leadership, governance, and performance oversight across multiple external vendors, driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion. This role serves the primary contact for after-hours and weekend operations for critical support situations. Additionally, this role is responsible for implementing and owning direct sales' sales enablement and technology platform(s). Responsibilities Strategic Vendor Acquisition & Governance Drive execution of the vendor acquisition strategy, including partner identification, evaluation, contract negotiation, onboarding, invoicing oversight, and operational integration. Establish governance frameworks to ensure vendor compliance, scalability, and alignment with long-term business objectives. Vendor Performance Management Manage a portfolio of strategic direct sales vendors, with full ownership of performance outcomes. Develop and maintain KPI frameworks, oversee budget accountability, design incentive structures, and lead forecasting and capacity planning. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sales productivity and revenue performance. Responsible for ending vendor relationships. Market Deployment and Turf Management Lead vendor territory (turf) management. Align vendor coverage with market opportunity, optimize resource deployment, and support demand forecasting. Sales Enablement and Technology Act as the primary business owner for the field sales management platform (mobile Customer Relationship Management (CRM), managing the vendor relationship and driving platform optimization. Partner with internal teams to enhance functionality, improve data integrity, and streamline sales processes. Cross-Functional Partnership and Reporting Collaborate with internal teams to align execution, improve outcomes, providing leadership with datadriven insights and recommendations on vendor performance, risks, and opportunities. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher... For full info follow application link. Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing. At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here! ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/655E349C618449B0