Sr Acct Manager - SLED Sales

Verizon • Rolling Meadows, IL

6d • $53,000 - $92,000

About The Position

The Senior Account Manager will deliver solutions to state, local, and federal government agencies, helping them become more connected and optimize their operations. The role focuses on building trusted customer relationships, understanding agency needs, and growing sales through networking, negotiation, and closing opportunities. This is a mobile position primarily based at customer or field locations, with occasional visits to a Verizon location for training and meetings. The role has 40 scheduled hours per week and requires successful completion of a motor vehicle record check.

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.
• Find growth opportunities and generate new 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 forecasts and tracking reports.
• Stay current on new offerings and market trends through training and independent research.
• Build relationships with government agency customers by listening, anticipating needs, and responding with appropriate solutions.
• Negotiate and close sales opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Sales recognition programs with incentives, which have included travel and gifts.
• Five weeks of paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents; when paired with short-term disability, this may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent.
• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• Industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program.
• Discounts on Verizon products and services, including discounts of up to 50%.
• Pet insurance and other employee perks.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and 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.
• New hires receive up to 15 vacation days per year, increasing with additional service.

What This Job Offers

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