Associate Director - SLED Sales

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

You’ll lead a world-class business sales organization set on changing the world and empowering our customers to do the same. The customer experience will be in your hands as you motivate your team to build relationships and delight customers. You’ll play a vital role in driving our business performance, growing the capability of your team, and ensuring that nothing gets in the way of achieving success.

• Developing and implementing sales strategies to acquire new business and grow existing government business.

• Establishing, growing, and maintaining positive relationships and/or partnerships with internal and external customers.

• Building a dedicated sales team who will deliver superior customer experiences.

• Driving and tracking team performance to achieve sales goals.

• Inspiring individual and team performance through on-going training, development, coaching, recognition, and rewards.

• Handling financial, budget, and sales reporting activities.

• Presenting at local and state government events.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned sales professional, join today and earn a competitive lucrative salary, which includes base pay and target individual-based commission. Planning to go above and beyond? Our commission program allows unlimited opportunity which could allow top earners to exceed compensation plans and compete for various sales incentives. Compensation varies by geography and performance and experience.

Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered!

• Best in class medical, dental and vision

• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.

• Verizon's Stock Together annual discretionary award program

• Engage your clients with Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology. Using AI and advanced CRM tools, the Velocity Selling methodology boosts efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through automation, predictive analysis, and personalized customer approach. Providing you with a competitive edge and leverage to boost your own success and career growth.

• Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives

• Lucrative paid time off, five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (for new moms, when paired with short-term disability, this benefit provides up to 16 weeks of paid time-off)

• Up to $8k per year in tuition assistance

• Expand your knowledge through various industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program

• Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services, Fios, high-speed home internet solutions to accessories and exclusive Verizon features, including 50% off Verizon wireless calling plans and much more. 

• From Employee discounts to pet insurance, we offer additional perks to ensure V-teamers and their loved ones are supported holistically

Too good to be true? Come see for yourself! From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.

What we’re looking for...

You are a strong communicator and inspirational leader who knows how to get the best from your team. You drive hard for results while motivating and building team confidence to achieve even more than they thought possible. Your executive presence and willingness to learn enables you to build credibility and critical relationships quickly. You have a competitive spirit and a desire to win through the team.

You’ll need to have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Outside sales or account management experience.

• Commission-based sales experience.

• A valid driver’s license.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A Master’s degree.

• Demonstrated experience leading a sales team in a commission-based sales environment.

• A track record of strong sales results. Ideally, individually and as a team.

• Prospecting, funnel management and account management skills.

• Business planning and proposal writing experience.

• Managed competing priorities with tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, and closing skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.