AI Connect Sales Leader: Dark Fiber & AI Infrastructure

Cellco Partnership; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an AI Connect Sales Leader to drive strategic direction and sales performance for the Dark Fiber-focused portfolio. You will lead high-performance teams, cultivate AI ecosystem partnerships, and align physical fiber assets with AI outcomes to position Verizon as the preferred AI-forward connectivity partner.

You will collaborate with hyperscalers and SI teams to accelerate deployment, build strong executive relationships, and scale sales organizations in a fast-paced, matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required in sales leadership.
• Expertise in Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-enabled connectivity.
• Proven leadership in complex, fast-paced sales environments.
• Experience building and scaling sales organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performance sales teams focused on Dark Fiber and AI-driven connectivity.
• Build and manage client relationships centered on AI transformation and dedicated fiber foundations.
• Execute the Go-To-Market strategy for the AI Connect portfolio.
• Cultivate partnerships with hyperscalers, data centers, and AI vendors.
• Drive profitable revenue growth and accelerate adoption of AI-forward product sets.
• Mentor and motivate a high-performing team with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Dark Fiber infrastructure

High-capacity networking

AI/ML transformation

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Go-To-Market strategy

Executive communication

Sales leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Verizon is seeking an AI Connect Sales Leader to drive strategic direction and sales performance for the Dark Fiber-focused portfolio. You will lead high-performance teams, cultivate AI ecosystem partnerships, and align physical fiber assets with AI outcomes to position Verizon as the preferred AI-forward connectivity partner.

You will collaborate with hyperscalers and SI teams to accelerate deployment, build strong executive relationships, and scale sales organizations in a fast-paced, matrix