When you join Verizon
Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
What you’ll be doing…
Our industry leading technology solutions are connecting people, growing businesses and economies, and providing powerful answers for the social challenges of our day. Most importantly, integrity is at the heart of everything we do. Working at Verizon is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a cutting-edge company dedicated to transforming people’s lives through powerful technology. If you are ready to join a company that believes in investing in their people then we are the place for you!
Generating sales helps our business grow and you will help us achieve continued growth by providing exceptional customer service to drive sales. The Inside Sales role is a consultative inside sales position, working outbound calling campaigns and assisting customers through account management. The focus is on successfully engaging with Public Sector State, Local, Education and Federal Customers through an Inside Sales selling motion.
- Conduct outbound calls on qualified leads, identifying opportunities and selling Data, Voice, and Connect, to primarily drive adoption/ up-sell in small existing small State, Local, Education and Federal customers via telephone based selling.
- Customer base may also include assigned small State, Local, Education and Federal territories.
- Listening to customers’ needs and making appropriate recommendations.
- Meeting/exceeding activity/customer engagement objectives.
- Partners with customer to understand their product/solution needs to identify present and future needs in a consultative selling approach.
- Exceeds customer expectations in the area of quality account management.
- Interfaces with Salesforce.com, OMNI B2B, EWI, including ECPD and EPOD (contract tools).
- Coordinates pre-sale, technical support and sales implementation processes.
What we’re looking for…
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant work experience.
- Experience making outbound customer calls.
Even better if you have:
- Degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
- A history of meeting or exceeding sales expectations.
- Customer service or call center experience.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Proficiency in using Account Planning and Order Entry systems.
*This position is homebased and must be within a commutable distance to a Verizonoffice for in person meetings, trainings, etc.
Home office requirements:
- This is a work-from-home role.
- Internet service with a direct connection to a cable or fiber modem capable of at least 25mbps. Wireless connections or DSL are not acceptable. Must be available for a web cam and video requirement.
- A dedicated quiet, private workspace.
- The ability to self-manage in a remote work environment including setup of company-provided ergonomic chair, desk, and computer equipment and ongoing proactive, skilled, and effective management of your home network and connections.
- Demonstrated self-discipline, time management skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to work collaboratively with leaders and on a team – all in a remote work environment.
