Principal Architect - Sales Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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12 Locations
In-Office
111K-212K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Other • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
The Role
Serve as the technical sales specialist for large public-sector wireless accounts. Design and present solutions involving FWA, broadband, IoT, private wireless networks, and related data services. Collaborate with internal and external teams, guide customers through trials, build relationships, support sales pipelines, and communicate complex technical concepts to executives, technical audiences, and business users. The role requires technical sales experience, public-sector experience, customer-facing presentations, and travel.
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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 collaborating on large wireless sales to our Department of War account that will help them keep their department connected and run efficiently. You will be the technical specialist on the sales team to support data solutions sales. Partnering with both internal and external teams, you will be essential to ensuring that our solutions are meeting our customer’s technical and business needs for the best solution and best customer experience.

  • Shaping innovative solutions that address current and future customer needs.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver outcomes.
  • Establishing relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Developing and guiding in all wireless offerings, products, and services.
  • Presenting to all types of audiences at executive meetings, customer demos, and trade shows.
  • Supporting our customers through trials to help them choose our solution.

What we’re looking for...

You enjoy creating and selling novel wireless solutions and products such as FWA, broadband, tablets, IoT, private wireless networks, etc. to solve the complex business problems our customers face. You work closely and are agile when customer needs change. You can take the complex technical stuff and talk to fellow techies and business users in ways they both understand.


You’ll need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
  • Technical sales experience.
  • Experience selling to the Public Sector (agencies/departments).
  • Willingness to travel.

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

  • Master’s degree.
  • Managed complex technical sales and proven follow-through.
  • A track record of building a sales pipeline and meeting targets.
  • Technology experience with WAN data communications, wireless networks, transmissions, and apps that use wireless technology.
  • Developed positive account relationships with some of the world’s largest companies.
  • Excellent speaking and writing skills to convey complex solutions to all types of audiences.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.


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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 Hours40

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 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: $110,500.00 - $212,000.00.

The annual salary range for the Colorado location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $121,500.00 - $212,000.00.

The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $121,500.00 - $212,000.00.

The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $121,500.00 - $212,000.00.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Six or more years of relevant experience through work, military experience, or specialized training
  • Technical sales experience
  • Experience selling to public-sector agencies or departments
  • Willingness to travel
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience managing complex technical sales and demonstrating follow-through
  • Track record of building a sales pipeline and meeting targets
  • Experience with WAN data communications, wireless networks, transmissions, and applications using wireless technology
  • Experience developing positive account relationships with large companies
  • Excellent speaking and writing skills for communicating complex solutions to diverse audiences

Verizon Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Verizon and has not been reviewed or approved by Verizon.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fairness and competitiveness of pay are highlighted through statements such as “pay is good,” “pays very well,” and “the compensation at VZ is very competitive.” High earning potential is also described for certain roles, including base pay plus commissions and bonuses.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision with before-tax contributions and preventive-care credits. Increased HSA contributions and multiple plan options further reinforce the perceived strength of health benefits.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as robust, including a strong 401(k) match, pension eligibility for some groups, and additional financial protections like life and long-term disability coverage. Union contract updates also point to pension increases and retirement security improvements.

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Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

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