BD Partner - Product Specialist

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What you’ll be doing...

The Professional Services Sales Executive is a consulting services sales position and will be responsible for contributing to the growth of software and services revenue through the sale of advisory, implementation and technical services associated with the Verizon Connect solution. This person will drive sales to key enterprise customers and prospects. Reporting to Professional Services leadership, the Professional Services Sales Executive will work closely with the Verizon Connect team to proactively generate demand and close business for Verizon Connect’s service offerings, identify key resources needed to properly drive the business, meet Verizon Connect business parameters, and assist in managing the customer relationships.

• Assist Verizon Connect teams in the development of account strategies for qualified opportunities through effective account planning.
• Help break open net new software and professional services business via identification of buyers of Verizon Connect professional services and drive and/or support the appropriate conversations with the client to secure the business.
• Engage Verizon Connect services subject matter experts as needed to support the sales process. Facilitate and coordinate the sales execution with internal resources, as necessary.
• Assist customers and prospects in the development of business cases for launching the Verizon Connect program.
• Facilitate the scope definition for all professional services engagements and generate and deliver estimates to the customer.
• Articulate business outcome goals, solution value proposition from the perspective of all vested parties including internal stakeholders, partners, and the end-user customer.
• Work closely with the Verizon Connect software sales and professional services delivery organizations in the alignment of sales and delivery objectives.
• Develop a target and measurable services pipeline.
• Position and close service offerings based on both revenue and margin/profitability objectives.
• Develop and deliver external customer presentations as required.
• Present business and account plans and conduct pipeline reviews internally.
• Develop customer pricing proposals and write statements of work.

Performance Outcomes:

• Achieve fiscal year revenue, margin and operating metrics.
• Perform the requirements of the role each day with a sense of urgency and commitment to quality as evidenced by: meeting deadlines and keeping commitments, management feedback, peer feedback, customer feedback and SLA for response time / follow-up.
• Rise to the challenge to solve problems and accomplish more with less in order to scale. When making decisions, be mindful of expenses while using creativity and flexibility to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrate compliance, timeliness and accuracy in support of the tools, processes and requests for information required in support of your business unit, including: time reporting, status reporting, forecasting, pipeline management, deal reviews, expense management and ad hoc management requests.
• Consistently drive high customer satisfaction and loyalty as evidenced by documented or and/or verbal Customer feedback.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Five or more years of experience selling in a competitive enterprise software environment.
• Willingness to travel at least 25% including overnight travel, depending on opportunities.
• Experience with budget attainment/account planning.

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

• A degree.
• Experience working with Enterprise SaaS.
• Experience working with Telematics and/or mobile resource management software.
• Proven ability to network, build strong professional relationships with clients/prospects, understand client challenges and needs, and effectively position and close revenue offerings.
• Effective communication at the client-facing executive and/or buyer levels.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• The ability to negotiate and close sales.
• The ability to build lasting relationships build on honesty and integrity.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Keyword: VZConnect

Notice(s)

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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 benefits, short term incentives, 401 (k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives,we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a Colorado or Connecticut work location, the compensation range for this position is between $147,000 and $273,000 based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience.  This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).