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The AI Connect Sales Leader is responsible for driving the strategic direction and sales performance of Verizon’s AI Connect portfolio, with a specific focus on the mission-critical role of Dark Fiber infrastructure. This role leads high-performance sales teams to accelerate the adoption of high-capacity, dedicated physical network assets and AI-enabled connectivity solutions. You will foster deep, strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, data center and AI focused firms to drive transformation through the deployment of robust fiber foundations. As a key leader, you will bridge the gap between high-capacity physical infrastructure and AI business outcomes, ensuring Verizon remains the preferred partner for AI-forward connectivity and foundational Dark Fiber assets.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead high-performance sales teams focused on the strategic deployment of Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions.
- Build and manage client relationships centered on AI transformation and the critical need for dedicated high-capacity fiber foundations.
- Execute the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for the AI Connect portfolio, prioritizing Dark Fiber as the core enabler for AI workloads.
- Cultivate and expand partnerships within the AI tech ecosystem, including hyperscalers and specialized AI vendors.
- Drive profitable revenue growth and accelerate the adoption of high-margin, AI-forward product sets.
- Work closely with Verizon Business Hyperscaler/SI core account teams in the positioning of AI Connect
- Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Expertise in Dark Fiber infrastructure, high-capacity networking, and the intersection of physical assets with AI/ML digital transformation.
- Proven track record of leadership in complex, fast-paced sales environments with a focus on emerging technologies.
- Significant experience managing and developing sales leadership teams.
- Strategic vision for integrating physical fiber architecture into core AI connectivity frameworks and enterprise network modernization.
- Proven track record of building and scaling sales organizations, with a focus on organizational culture and talent development.
- Ability to navigate complex matrix environments and drive cross-functional sales operations to streamline processes and maximize efficiency.
Even better if you have:
- Experience with solution selling to C-Level Executives in the Fortune 500 and Global Market, with a strong preference for experience with solution selling to large, sophisticated tech companies.
- Experience working with the Global Systems Integrators and/or Hyperscaler companies in a senior sales role, including alliance management, selling, or senior executive outreach
- Experience working with and selling to at-scale tech alliances, especially alliances with large tech companies
- Proven ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment with matrix organizations balancing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable with presenting to Sr. level executives
- Collaborating with Executive community to maximize executive briefing value for VBG
- Unlocking strategic synergies across the complex client relationships
- 360 ecosystem alignment across key internal and external stakeholders
- Streamlined customization of products, contracts, and processes to match customer environments
- Audacity for ideation, planning, and execution for “big bets”
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and CompensationOur 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 a commission based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,000.00 - $230,000.00.The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $132,000.00 - $230,000.00.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
- Eight or more years of relevant work, military, or specialized training experience
- Expertise in Dark Fiber infrastructure, high-capacity networking, and the intersection of physical assets with AI/ML digital transformation
- Proven leadership in complex, fast-paced sales environments focused on emerging technologies
- Significant experience managing and developing sales leadership teams
- Strategic vision for integrating physical fiber architecture into AI connectivity frameworks and enterprise network modernization
- Experience building and scaling sales organizations, including organizational culture and talent development
- Ability to navigate complex matrix environments and drive cross-functional sales operations
- Experience solution selling to C-level executives in Fortune 500 and global markets
- Experience solution selling to large, sophisticated technology companies
- Experience working with Global Systems Integrators or hyperscaler companies in a senior sales role
- Experience with alliance management, selling, or senior executive outreach
- Experience selling to large-scale technology alliances
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, matrixed organizations while balancing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including presenting to senior executives
- Experience collaborating with executive stakeholders to maximize executive briefing value
- Ability to unlock strategic synergies across complex client relationships
- Ability to align internal and external stakeholders across a 360-degree ecosystem
- Ability to customize products, contracts, and processes for customer environments
- Ability to develop and execute major strategic initiatives
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