Business Account Specialist - SLED at Verizon

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

68600.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prospecting, Sales Support, Problem Resolution, Account Strategy, Customer Onboarding, CRM Tools, Upselling, Cross-selling, Cold Calling, Multitasking, Client Relationship Management, Contract Implementation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. What you’ll be doing... You’ll be part of our State, Local and Education (SLED) Public Sector sales team, building our client-base and making our current customers even happier. You’ll have responsibility for prospecting, sales support and problem resolution for SLED accounts in your area. The client experience will be in your hands as you interact with customers and prospects to drive revenue growth and business success while ensuring outstanding customer service. Prospect for new customers while partnering with the sales team to close opportunities. Support account strategy with sales. Support "success plans' with customers. New and existing customer contract implementation, migration, and onboarding support. Drive and train online self-service, My Business, adoption of features and users to SLED customers. Resolve customer problems and recommend solutions. Report out on and identify opportunities to increase in person customer interactions for the Sales Reps. Support preparation for quarterly business reviews including review of adoption, additional value drivers, etc. Help support and prioritize service requests based on their impact on customer success. Submit credits for review, ensures customer communication and application. Submit and follow up on internal department, Get Support, requests. Process feature and order transactions as well as supporting the renewal process. Collaborate with sales to identify upsell, cross-sell and migration opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered! Best in class medical, dental and vision Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both. Engage your clients with Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology. Using AI and advanced CRM tools, the Velocity Selling methodology boosts efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through automation, predictive analysis, and personalized customer approach. Providing you with a competitive edge and leverage to boost your own success and career growth. Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives Lucrative paid time off, five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days) 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (for new moms, when paired with short-term disability, this benefit provides up to 16 weeks of paid time-off) Up to $8k per year in tuition assistance Expand your knowledge through various industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services, Fios, high-speed home internet solutions to accessories and exclusive Verizon features, including 50% off Verizon wireless calling plans and much more. From Employee discounts to pet insurance, we offer additional perks to ensure V-teamers and their loved ones are supported holistically Too good to be true? Come see for yourself! From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career. What we’re looking for... You have the drive and enthusiasm to win new business. You don’t mind cold-calling potential customers because meeting new people and discovering their needs is what you enjoy. Closing a sale takes initiative and you know just how to support the sales reps to follow up and follow through so nothing gets missed. The idea of solving customer problems with first class technical solutions energizes you. A fast-paced environment when you are multitasking to get everything done is where you do your best work. You’ll need to have: Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience. A valid driver’s license. Eligibility to pass Motor Vehicle Record check. Even better if you have one or more of the following: A degree. Proven ability to identify customer opportunities, communicate well with customers, take care of our customers, and support our SLED sales representatives. Have been a part of working with customers to solve their problems and create sales – you can easily help multiple customers at the same time. Experience prospecting, selling, sales support, and problem resolution for business accounts. Experience in hunting for new business and partnering with the sales team to close the sale. Have experience finding ways to grow the business with existing customers. Familiarity with crafting programs with products that will wow our customers. Experience in supporting the resolution of customer problems and recommending solutions. Managed sales tracking and managed making appointments for a sales team. Where you’ll be working In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Benefits and 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 benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. 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. The salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $42,000.00 - $68,600.00. You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life. Our credo is at the core of the V team culture View our benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for prospecting new SLED accounts and providing sales support and problem resolution for existing clients. The role involves driving revenue growth through the implementation of success plans and collaborating with sales teams to identify upsell opportunities.