Application Guide
How to Apply for Mobile Citizen Managing Director, Sales and Operations
at Voqal Partners
🏢 About Voqal Partners
Voqal Partners is a philanthropic nonprofit that advances collective liberation through community-led solutions. Its subsidiary, Mobile Citizen, is a social enterprise expanding affordable internet access to underserved communities—a mission-driven role where you can directly bridge the digital divide.
About This Role
As Managing Director, you will lead Mobile Citizen's B2B division, driving growth and operational excellence. You'll oversee go-to-market strategy, cross-functional teams, and system improvements, directly impacting nonprofits, schools, and libraries nationwide.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start by reviewing sales pipeline data and operational metrics, then lead a stand-up with your cross-functional team. Afternoon could involve meeting with a potential partner nonprofit, refining go-to-market strategy, and working with marketing on a campaign to reach new community organizations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Voqal Partners Is Looking For
- Proven experience scaling B2B sales or revenue-generating functions, ideally in a mission-driven or social enterprise context.
- Track record of developing partnerships and executing go-to-market strategies that drive growth.
- Strong operational mindset: has built systems, improved workflows, and used data to make decisions.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, customer success) with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
📝 Tips for Applying to Voqal Partners
Tailor your resume to highlight B2B growth metrics (e.g., revenue increase, customer acquisition) and operational improvements.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to Mobile Citizen's mission of affordable internet access.
Quantify your achievements in partnership development and go-to-market strategy.
Showcase your leadership of cross-functional teams, especially how you've managed remote or distributed teams.
Research Voqal Partners' philanthropic work and mention how your values align with collective liberation.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for digital equity and affordable internet access.', 'Specific examples of scaling B2B sales and improving operational systems.', 'Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving data-informed decisions.', 'How your skills can help Mobile Citizen expand its impact on underserved communities.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Understand Mobile Citizen's current customer segments (schools, libraries, nonprofits) and their pain points.
- → Read about Voqal Partners' mission and recent initiatives to see how this role fits into broader systems change.
- → Review Mobile Citizen's website and any case studies or press releases about their impact.
- → Look into competitors or similar social enterprises to understand the landscape.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on profit without emphasizing mission alignment—this is a social enterprise.
- Being vague about operational improvements; provide specific systems or workflows you've built.
- Ignoring the cross-functional aspect; highlight how you've managed teams across sales, marketing, and customer success.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to Voqal Partners!