Carl Smith
About Carl Smith
Carl Smith is a Territory Manager for Business Development at American Tower, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on leasing equipment and ground space for wireless carriers in Michigan and Indiana. He has a diverse background in business development, having held various roles at companies such as Ricoh Business Solutions, Comcast Cable, and BearCom.
Work at American Tower
Carl Smith has been employed at American Tower since 2016, serving as the Territory Manager for Business Development. In this role, he is responsible for leasing equipment and ground space on American Tower infrastructure to named wireless carrier accounts in Michigan and Indiana. His responsibilities include developing and driving new business initiatives, which encompass new tower builds, distributed antenna systems (DAS), shared generator solutions, and services related to acquisition, zoning, and permitting.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position at American Tower, Carl Smith held several roles in business development and account management. He worked at Comcast Cable as a Senior Business Account Executive III from 2013 to 2016, focusing on the Metro Detroit area. Before that, he was a Strategic Account Executive at TDS Metrocom from 2011 to 2013, serving the Southeast Michigan regions, including Lansing and Jackson. His earlier experience includes roles at BearCom as a Senior Account Executive from 2006 to 2010 and at Synovate as a Business Account Executive from 2004 to 2006. He also worked as an Account Executive at Ricoh Business Solutions for nine months in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Carl Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Michigan State University in 1997. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in marketing and communication strategies, which he has applied throughout his career in business development and account management within the telecommunications sector.
Professional Development Initiatives
In his role at American Tower, Carl Smith is actively involved in developing and driving new business initiatives. This includes overseeing new tower builds and implementing distributed antenna systems (DAS). He also focuses on shared generator solutions and manages the processes related to acquisition, zoning, and permitting services, ensuring compliance and efficiency in project execution.