Vertical Account Manager, Government & Education

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Syracuse, NY, USA
In-Office
48K-79K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
The Role
Manage Government and Education enterprise accounts, grow fiber-based telecommunications revenue, secure renewals and new business, negotiate contracts, and maintain client satisfaction. The role requires consultative B2B selling, prospecting, quota attainment, account reviews, regulatory tracking, and coordination with internal teams. It is office-based with significant customer travel of up to 30% and requires a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Summary Generated by Built In
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Do you excel at building relationships and uncovering new opportunities? Spectrum seeks a dedicated Vertical Account Manager, Government and Education to nurture and expand connections with government and education clients. In this field-based role, you will manage assigned accounts, drive revenue growth and champion customer satisfaction. Your efforts will directly enhance Spectrum's presence and impact in critical markets.
How You'll Make an Impact
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned government and education accounts to drive retention and growth
  • Identify and secure upsell opportunities for fiber-based services and transition clients from coax to fiber solutions
  • Conduct regular face-to-face meetings and account reviews to renew existing contracts and capture new sales
  • Serve as the primary advocate for assigned customers, ensuring satisfaction across Spectrum departments
  • Collaborate with internal teams to address customer inquiries and resolve issues through written and verbal communications
  • Maintain accurate customer information in internal databases while supporting regulatory contract tracking
  • Stay current on Spectrum's pricing, procedures and sales promotions through ongoing training

Working Conditions
  • Office environment
  • Travel required up to 30% of the time

What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Skills
  • Successful history of B2B selling
  • Proven cold calling (prospecting / door knocking) for new clients
  • Hunter mindset to existing Government/Education customers and negotiate new, renewed, or amended contracts
  • Must have proven ability to consistently meet monthly quota
  • Proven presentation ability required since they develop customer-centric solutions and deliver sales proposals on product features and benefits
  • Proven verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Attend all sales meetings and training sessions as required by management
  • Ability to travel 30% of the time (including during inclement weather) to and from assigned territories and company facilities using a reliable personal vehicle
  • Valid and active State driver's license and safe driving record required

Preferred Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred, ideally in a business-related field

Experience
  • 5+ years of vertical account sales or management experience
  • 3+ years of experience in state or local government and education verticals
  • 2+ years of outside telecommunications sales with a proven track record of successfully exceeding sales objectives, preferably selling data, voice, and/or video solutions in the telecommunications business-to-business industry

Skills
  • Proven sales ability of data, voice, cloud and/or video solutions within industry or
  • Premise-Based Voice and Data product sales
  • Has the aptitude to learn the product suite and the "Charter way"
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$47,800.00 and $79,100.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at
$71,400.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited organization
  • Successful B2B selling experience with Government and Education clients
  • English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension
  • Cold calling, prospecting, and contract negotiation skills with government and education clients
  • Ability to secure new, renewed, or amended contracts
  • Ability to meet a $2,500 monthly revenue quota
  • Strong presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 30% within assigned territories
  • Valid active state driver’s license and safe driving record
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent education, training, and experience
  • 5+ years of strategic account sales or management experience
  • 3+ years of experience in State or Local Government or Education verticals
  • 2+ years of outside telecommunications sales experience
  • Experience exceeding sales objectives in B2B telecommunications
  • Experience selling data, voice, cloud, or video solutions and premise-based products
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • Aptitude for learning Spectrum’s product suite

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Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% of pay, with many roles also receiving an additional 3% employer retirement contribution. Feedback suggests this creates a notably strong foundation for long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with health accounts and mental‑health resources, with up to $1,500 funded into a healthcare account for some national plans. Company materials also indicate efforts to keep employee premiums stable over time.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks for parents, 14 weeks for birth mothers), fertility benefits, and up to $15,000 for adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are highlighted. These offerings indicate meaningful support for family building and caregiving needs.

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HQ: Stamford, CT
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

At Spectrum, our Product & Technology teams build the platforms and tools that power seamless connectivity and entertainment across Internet, WiFi, Video, Mobile and Voice. Supporting more than 500 million devices, we’re transforming the next era of connected experiences with some of the fastest, most reliable and advanced services in the nation. It’s an unmatched environment for designers, architects, engineers, developers, operators and data scientists to grow their careers, solve complex challenges and collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Join us to help deliver what’s next.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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