AI Connect Senior Client Partner: Dark Fiber Leader

Verizon; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an AI Connect Client Partner to drive sales and execution of the AI Connect portfolio, focusing on Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-enabled connectivity solutions.

You will build strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, data centers, and AI-focused firms to deploy robust fiber foundations and bridge physical assets with AI outcomes. This field role emphasizes collaboration across teams and leading high-impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Expertise in Dark Fiber infrastructure and high-capacity networking.
• Proven track record of professional selling in complex, fast-paced sales environments.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the strategic deployment of Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions.
• Build and manage client relationships centered on AI transformation and the need for dedicated high-capacity fiber foundations.
• Execute the GTM strategy for the AI Connect portfolio, prioritizing Dark Fiber as the core enabler for AI workloads.
• Cultivate and expand partnerships within the AI tech ecosystem, including hyperscalers and specialized AI vendors.
• Drive profitable revenue growth and accelerate the adoption of AI-forward product sets.
• Work closely with Verizon Business Hyperscaler/SI core account teams in the positioning of AI Connect.
• Contribute to a high-performing team by fostering collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Dark Fiber

High-capacity networking

AI/ML transformation

Complex selling

Strategic partnerships

GTM strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Verizon is seeking an AI Connect Client Partner to drive sales and execution of the AI Connect portfolio, focusing on Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-enabled connectivity solutions.

You will build strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, data centers, and AI-focused firms to deploy robust fiber foundations and bridge physical assets with AI outcomes. This field role emphasizes collaboration across teams and leading high-impact initiatives.