Lead-Inside Sales

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

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

short term disability

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

Job summary

Verizon Connect is seeking a Lead Inside Sales for SMB in a hybrid role serving Illinois with 1–399 fleet vehicles. You will drive full-cycle sales from lead generation to closing, balancing time and pipeline management to meet targets.

The role emphasizes building trusted customer relationships, strong product knowledge, and effective collaboration with internal teams. Salary ranges reflect Illinois markets and varies by location and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and prospect accounts via inbound activity and marketing channels.
• Present product capabilities through web-based demos set by appointments.
• Prioritize activity and sales pipeline to hit goals with time management and forecasting.
• Follow up on proposals and negotiate contracts with prospective customers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients from first contact to close.

Skills

sense of urgency

competitive mindset

bi-lingual

interpersonal skills

team player

leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of work experience

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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 work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

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

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short term disability
• 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

Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.

• overtime
• shift differential
• holiday pay
• allowances

Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.

For part‑timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

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.