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Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Accomplishments
RECOGNITION
LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE
CAREER REACH
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PHIL KNOTT

Dallas,TX

Summary

Multi-talented associate director applies several years of experience in operations. Manages diverse business areas with an eye for efficiency and quality. Excellent team leader and analytical problem-solver.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, Customer Retention

AT&T
Richardson, TX
03.2026 - Current

Launched and led a U.S.-based digital sales and retention pilot to evaluate the insourcing of operations previously supported offshore.

• Exceeded business-case targets, successfully converting the pilot into an official, scalable operating channel.

• Outperformed external partner sites by up to 900% in Fixed Wireless, Postpaid Voice, and Fiber close rates while leading the channel in customer experience and resolution performance.

• Built the channel operating model, performance scorecards, coaching routines, and accountability systems to accelerate revenue, retention, and service outcomes.

• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to evaluate channel economics, remove operational barriers, and shape domestic expansion strategy.

Senior Level Account Manager , Indirect Sales Ops

AT&T Mobility
Dallas, TX
02.2025 - 03.2026

• Directed performance across 130 authorized retail locations, 5 markets, and 32 DMAs, increasing fixed wireless activations 49% and fiber sales 20% year over year.

• Guided independent owner-operators to align business strategies with AT&T priorities, translating corporate initiatives into measurable partner revenue opportunities.

• Cultivated executive-level relationships with business owners and field leaders, leveraging performance insights and financial impact to foster accountability without direct authority.

• Directed channel execution across sales, training, and MDU expansion while integrating Salesforce and outbound healthcare prospecting.

• Built executive-level relationships with business owners and field leaders, using performance insights, financial impact, and strategic influence to drive accountability without direct authority.

Associate Director, Regional Operations

AT&T West Region
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - 02.2025

• Directed program and project managers across indirect retail and company owned operations, translating enterprise strategy into scalable field execution.

• Established executive reporting and operating cadences, facilitating faster decision-making across geographically dispersed teams.

• Increased Salesforce adoption from 20% to 65% through change management, performance visibility, and field accountability.

• Expanded national retail partnerships, enhancing market presence and engagement at DMA levels.

Associate Director, Fiber Acquisition

AT&T East Region
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 05.2023

• Directed acquisition strategy across exclusive and non-exclusive MDU properties, accelerating fiber and wireless penetration while generating $2M+ in ROI.

• Built strategic relationships with developers, property owners, and property managers to expand access and increase resident adoption.

• Led sales, construction, marketing, and operations through property launch readiness and market-penetration execution.

• Used market intelligence and property-level performance to prioritize investment and optimize growth across the MDU portfolio.

Associate Director, Signature Acquisition

AT&T East Region
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - 07.2022

• Directed B2B2C acquisition strategy with major corporations and healthcare systems, converting employer-sponsored wireless benefits into scalable customer growth.

• Generated 27,000 annual FirstNet subscribers by strengthening field partnerships, opportunity management, and acquisition execution.

• Built strategic relationships with enterprise and healthcare partners to expand employee engagement, strengthen discount-program adoption, and increase postpaid voice penetration.

• Led 15 acquisition specialists supporting 462 retail locations, generating more than 500 incremental subs monthly.

  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Earned acknowledgment from management for consistently providing excellent customer service.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Associate Director, Retail Sales

AT&T East Region
Columbus, OH
06.2019 - 06.2021

• Directed a 96-employee, 14-location retail portfolio, delivering 300+ monthly fiber subscribers and 25,000 annual postpaid wireless net additions.

• Held end-to-end accountability for sales, customer experience, talent, and operating performance, aligning leaders to achieve disciplined execution and drive sustainable growth.

• Led teams through significant market and operating-model transformation while sustaining customer focus, workforce engagement, and performance accountability.

• Led teams through market and operating-model transformation while maintaining customer focus, workforce engagement, and ensuring performance accountability.

Sales & retail leadership

AT&T
01.2008 - 01.2019

Store Manager

Sprint Nextel
01.2008 - 01.2019

Mobile Manager

Best Buy Mobile
01.2008 - 01.2019

Education

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2026 - 09.2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2018 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Customer retention
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Performance optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Sales strategy
  • Change management
  • Market research
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic planning

Personal Information

Title: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DIGITAL CARE ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS

Accomplishments

  • 49% YoY growth in fixed-wireless home internet activations
  • 20% YoY growth in fiber sales
  • $943K Potential compliance loss averted

RECOGNITION

Five-Time AT&T Summit Award Winner, Top 2% Companywide, Service Excellence Award, Executive Coaching Graduate

LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE

  • Digital Care & Omnichannel
  • Customer Retention
  • Revenue Growth
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Enterprise Transformation
  • Executive Stakeholders
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Development

CAREER REACH

Sales leadership, customer experience, digital transformation, field operations, compliance, partner management, and talent strategy across national and regional organizations.

Timeline

Associate Director, Customer Retention

AT&T
03.2026 - Current

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

University of Houston
01.2026 - 09.2026

Senior Level Account Manager , Indirect Sales Ops

AT&T Mobility
02.2025 - 03.2026

Associate Director, Regional Operations

AT&T West Region
05.2023 - 02.2025

Associate Director, Fiber Acquisition

AT&T East Region
07.2022 - 05.2023

Associate Director, Signature Acquisition

AT&T East Region
06.2021 - 07.2022

Associate Director, Retail Sales

AT&T East Region
06.2019 - 06.2021

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Wayne State University
08.2018 - 01.2021

Sales & retail leadership

AT&T
01.2008 - 01.2019

Store Manager

Sprint Nextel
01.2008 - 01.2019

Mobile Manager

Best Buy Mobile
01.2008 - 01.2019
PHIL KNOTT