Lead-Inside Sales

Verizon; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Home & auto insurance

401(k) matching

Holidays

Personal days

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Incentives

Vacation days

Job summary

Verizon Connect is hiring a Lead Inside Sales for SMB in Illinois. This hybrid role combines home and office days, reporting to the Managing Partner. You will generate accounts, present product capabilities via demos, and manage the sales pipeline from prospecting to close.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience and at least 3 years in similar roles, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Salary ranges with commission apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Generating and prospecting accounts within the territory.
• Presenting product capabilities through web-based demos.
• Prioritizing activity and sales pipeline to meet goals.
• Following up on proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients from initial contact to close.
• Maintaining knowledge of Verizon Connect services and competitors.
• Completing required documentation and reporting in Salesforce.

Skills

Urgency in sales

Competitive mindset

Bi-lingual

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Apply prior to the end date: October 2, 2026

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

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 full suite of industry-defining 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 mobile technology platforms and solutions. As a SaaS leader, we 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. As our Lead Inside Sales for SMB you will be responsible for generating sales to companies within their territory that have 1-399 total fleet vehicles as well as identifying new prospects in the market through lead generation, cold calling and networking. This position requires a high degree of business acumen and communication skills to close sales deals. This position is a full cycle sales role which guides the prospective customer through all phases of the sales process. Responsibilities associated with the position include:

• Generating and prospecting accounts which will be supported by inbound activity supported by marketing or internal company channels.
• Presenting product capabilities through web-based demonstrations setup by own appointments.
• Prioritizing activity and sales pipeline to achieve goals with an emphasis on managing personal time, productivity, and accurate forecasting.
• Following-up on proposals and negotiating contracts with prospective customers in collaboration with the Managing Partner.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with clients from initial contact through close of sale.
• Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of all services offered by Verizon Connect and awareness of the competition.
• Completing all required documentation and reporting including call and meeting activity, forecasting and bids and proposals within assigned territory using Salesforce.

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.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Ability to respond with a sense of urgency in a sales-driven culture.
• Competitive personality with a track record of overachieving.
• Bi-lingual
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Receptiveness to feedback, a willingness to learn and embrace continuous improvement.
• Ability to be a resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• group home & auto insurance
• matched 401(k) savings plan
• up to 8 company paid holidays per year
• up to 6 personal days per year
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• other incentives
• premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is a commission based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $61,500.00 - $100,000.00.