Senior Account Manager SLED Sales

Verizon • Elgin, SC

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About The Position

Verizon is hiring a Senior Account Manager to grow sales opportunities with State, Local, and Federal Government agencies. The role serves as a trusted advisor to government customers, helping them understand and adopt innovative technology solutions that address their operational needs. The position involves strategic networking, negotiating and closing sales, and working through the processes and requirements associated with government agencies.

This is a mobile role, primarily based at customer or field locations, with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is commission-based, with base pay and target individual-based commission; earning potential varies by location, performance, and experience. A successful motor vehicle record check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Outside sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Eligibility to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Nice To Haves

• A degree.
• Experience leading large, complex accounts and sales.
• Experience selling to large national or government accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and recommend innovative solutions.
• Seek new growth opportunities and generate sales leads.
• Write proposals and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Provide follow-up training for new customers.
• Manage sales pipeline and activity using sales management tools.
• Generate forecasting and tracking reports.
• Keep up with new offerings and market trends through training and independent research.
• Build customer relationships by listening, anticipating needs, and responding to them.
• Negotiate and close sales with government agency customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Paid time off, including five weeks of vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents; when paired with short-term disability, the benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent.
• Tuition assistance of up to $8,000 per year.
• Industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program.
• Discounts of up to 50% on Verizon products and services.
• Sales recognition programs and incentives, which have included domestic and international travel and gifts.
• Pet insurance and other employee perks.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, and group home and auto insurance.
• Up to eight company-paid holidays per year and up to six personal days per year.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior