
Account Manager SMB-Business Sales
Verizon · Schenectady, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $64,000 / year
- Schenectady, NY
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Job highlights
- Manage and grow SMB accounts.
- Hunt for new business opportunities.
- Sell innovative tech solutions.
- Earn competitive base and commission.
- Receive excellent benefits and perks.
About the role
About Verizon
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
With your sales experience, ability to efficiently manage your time, excellent customer relations skills, and excitement for technology, you'll deliver outstanding and innovative business solutions that support our technology evolution and the way businesses connect. Whether you're continuously hunting and prospecting for new business or growing existing accounts, you'll consult with customers to identify their business challenges and recommend tailored solutions to solve them and ultimately deliver a powerful return for customers while improving their business and growing our revenue.- Developing and qualifying leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling, partner-selling, lead-generation campaigns and modern social selling techniques.
- Gaining new business and incremental revenue to meet sales targets.
- Retaining, managing and growing the existing customer base.
- Educating and exciting customers while leveraging innovative business solutions.
- Building relationships with key decision makers.
- Presenting and creating multi-product solution opportunities.
- Understanding and selling groundbreaking integrated software solutions including Cloud, Security, ISP, VoIP and Google platforms.
- Tracking and reporting progress through sales force automation tools.
- Drive sales, increase service revenue and manage relationships for accounts in the 1–19 Employee Segment
- 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 (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent)
- 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
What We’re Looking For...
You’re a self-motivated person who thrives on crafting the right solution to solve a client’s problems. And you are great at explaining how complex technology can solve everyday business problems in a language people understand. Cold-calling feels like a sport to you because meeting new people and discovering their needs is what you enjoy. People seek you out for advice and counsel. You seek to win and take the initiative to close deals and help others around you. You act with integrity. You know that when the team wins, we all win.You’ll Need To Have
- Bachelor’s degree or three or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant work experience.
- Willingness to work in a mobile working model with travel within your assigned geographic sales territory. Expected travel may be up to approximately 50% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A degree - Associates or Bachelor's Degree or related certifications/college courses.
- Two or more years of business-to-business or outside sales experience, including business acquisition and prospecting/cold calling.
- Technology sales and educational experience i.e. SaaS sales experience, CRM, SalesForce or other client management tools, social media, etc.
- Strong presentation skills in a face to face and virtual environment.
- Experience building and maintaining strong business relationships with all levels of client organizations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability of managing time and prioritizing tasks to accomplish goals.
- Ability to implement feedback and tailor your approach for success.
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.Key skills/competency
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Lead Generation
- Solution Selling
- Technology Sales
- Cold Calling
- Prospecting
- SMB Sales
Skills & topics
- Account Manager
- Sales
- SMB
- Business Development
- Verizon
- Technology Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Lead Generation
- Prospecting
- Cold Calling
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant sales experience, customer relationship skills, and technology sales proficiency. Quantify achievements with data whenever possible.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your enthusiasm for Verizon's mission and demonstrate how your skills align with the Account Manager SMB role.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your sales strategies, how you handle client challenges, and your experience with CRM tools and cold-calling.
- Showcase your drive: Emphasize your self-motivation, initiative, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
- Research Verizon's culture: Understand their #VTeamLife, focus on innovation, and commitment to connecting people.
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Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected travel for the Account Manager SMB Business Sales role at Verizon?
- The Account Manager SMB Business Sales role at Verizon involves a mobile working model with expected travel of up to approximately 50% within your assigned geographic sales territory. This travel is essential for engaging with clients and performing job duties in the field.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Account Manager SMB Business Sales at Verizon?
- The primary responsibilities include developing and qualifying leads, acquiring new business to meet sales targets, retaining and growing the existing customer base, educating customers on innovative business solutions, building relationships with key decision-makers, and selling integrated software solutions. You will also manage accounts for businesses with 1-19 employees.
- What is the compensation structure for this sales role at Verizon?
- This is a commission-based position that includes a competitive lucrative salary with base pay and target individual-based commission. There is an unlimited opportunity for commission, allowing top earners to exceed compensation plans and compete for sales incentives. Compensation varies by geography, performance, and experience.
- What are the minimum qualifications required for the Account Manager SMB Business Sales position?
- You will need a Bachelor's degree or three or more years of relevant work experience. A valid driver's license is also required, along with a willingness to work in a mobile environment with significant travel.
- What specific technology sales experience is beneficial for this role at Verizon?
- Beneficial technology sales experience includes SaaS sales, CRM (like SalesForce), other client management tools, and social media sales techniques. Experience with selling integrated software solutions like Cloud, Security, ISP, and VoIP platforms is also advantageous.
- Does Verizon offer benefits for Account Manager SMB Business Sales roles?
- Yes, Verizon offers a comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and parental leave, among other perks designed to support career and life outside of work.
- How does Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology benefit an Account Manager?
- Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology uses AI and advanced CRM tools to boost efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. It provides a competitive edge through automation, predictive analysis, and personalized customer approaches, helping to drive success and career growth.
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