Sales Manager - Inside Sales

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...

Verizon Connect is guiding a connected world on-the-go by automating, optimizing, and revolutionizing the way people, vehicles, and things move through the world. Our solutions and services put innovation, automation, and connected data to work for customers and help them be safer, more efficient, and more productive.

With more than 3,500 dedicated employees in 15 countries, we deliver leading technology platforms and solutions. We are a SaaS leader and know our talent is the most important component to our success. We hire top talent and empower them to do their best work. As a division of Verizon, we combine the fun and excitement of a start-up environment with the resources, operational excellence, and brand recognition of an established tech giant.

You'll be leading a team of Business Development Representatives in the UK who carry responsibility for driving sales and the acquisition of new business.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Inspiring, coaching, and mentoring to get the best out of your team and enable them for success.
• Assigning performance objectives to align with the team’s goals.
• Meeting regularly with your team members, both individually and in groups, to provide support and direction, identify challenges that they are facing and maintain a strong working relationship.
• Working with all team members to build personalised development plans.
• Creating and maintaining an environment which motivates and encourages all employees to perform at their best.

Where you'll be working:

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Experience in business to business technology sales.
• Experience of leading a sales team and owning responsibility for team objectives and quota.
• Previous experience as a sales person and achieving your own sales targets and objectives.

Even better to have one or more of the following:

• Bachelors degree in a business or management related subject.
• Experience of working for a multinational technology company.
• Knowledge of commonly recognised leadership best practice.
• Strong knowledge of technology and SaaS.
• Consistency in successfully meeting or exceeding sales targets and quota.
• Experience in solution selling.
• Strong communication skills.
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Please note, in countries where there is a COVID-19 related government order or rule, Verizon is required to ensure that all employees accessing our workplace comply with these mandatory requirements. If you work in one of these locations, you will be required to provide us with your vaccination status prior to joining. If this, or any other COVID related requirement applies in your location, we will notify you about this before you start work.