VP Verizon CAT

Samsung Electronics•Berkeley Heights, NJ

7d•$297,000 - $367,000

About The Position

The VP, Network Verizon Customer Account Team (CAT) is a strategic leader at Samsung Electronics America (SEA), reporting directly to the SVP, Networks Business. The role leads executive-level discussions with key Verizon stakeholders on technology options, strategies, risks, dependencies, and opportunities. The VP builds a strong team, drives change in a complex organization, provides strategic and tactical direction, and delivers results. The position plays a critical role in achieving strategic, operational, and financial goals while establishing and refining strategies to gain market share.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management.
20 or more years of experience in technology sales or account management.
Experience establishing relationships and trust with C-level clients and contacts, with the executive presence to maintain long-term relationships at that level.
Experience working directly with leaders at VP level or above.
Experience with Verizon in a leadership role, either as a supplier, customer, or within Verizon.
Proven track record of tangible results in program delivery, sales, or technical planning.
Understanding of hardware and software roadmaps, product features, lifecycle, and long-term strategies.
Familiarity with 5G, edge computing, and next-generation network technologies.
Experience overseeing complex delivery and implementation programs with internal and external customers.
Ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships across business unit leadership and external and cross-functional partners.
Ability to anticipate problems and devise creative solutions spanning sales, technology, and operational execution.
Track record of influencing people, processes, and technology choices in a way that supports company culture and team performance in a complex environment.
Strategic and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to understand broad and differing perspectives.
Ability to attract, develop, motivate, and retain world-class talent.
Ability to travel extensively.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead executive-level discussions with Verizon stakeholders on technology options, strategies, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
Build and develop a strong team, and attract, motivate, and retain talent.
Drive change and influence people, processes, and technology choices in a complex organization.
Provide strategic and tactical direction to deliver results and achieve strategic, operational, and financial goals.
Establish and refine strategies to gain market share.
Oversee complex delivery and implementation programs involving internal and external customers.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with Verizon, business unit leadership, and external and cross-functional partners.
Anticipate problems and develop creative solutions across sales, technology, and operational execution.