Sales Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training.
• Outside sales or account management experience.
• Commission-based sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading a sales team in a commission-based sales environment.
• Track record of strong sales results, individually and as a team.
• Prospecting, funnel management, and account management skills.
• Business planning and proposal writing experience.
• Experience managing competing priorities with tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to acquire new business and grow existing government business.
• Establish, grow, and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers.
• Build a dedicated sales team that delivers superior customer experiences.
• Drive and track team performance to achieve sales goals.
• Inspire individual and team performance through ongoing training, development, coaching, recognition, and rewards.
• Handle financial, budget, and sales reporting activities.
• Present at local and state government events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Sales recognition programs and incentives, which have included travel, gifts, and other rewards.
• Paid time off, including five weeks of vacation, holidays, and personal days as described in the posting.
• 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%.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Group home and auto insurance.
• Up to eight company-paid holidays per year and up to six personal days per year.
• Adoption assistance.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, with additional vacation accruing with service.