at Verizon in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Job Description
When you join Verizon
Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.
What you'll be doing...
In your role as a Senior Solutions Security Product Specialist, you'll be finding the right technology and services to help ensure our executive customers of large enterprises keep their systems secure and spot risks before they become real threats. But you'll be doing more than just providing IT security-you'll help customers prepare for the unexpected, defend their systems, and protect their business, brand, and bottom line.
Forging strong customer relationships with senior leaders and key influencers.
Evaluating and identifying vulnerabilities and risks in customer systems.
Proposing tailored solutions to address customer security threats and risks.
Handling all aspects of sales from start to finish.
Assessing results and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for...
Selling and hunting runs in your DNA. You are a security subject matter expert with an understanding of current security trends, and sales techniques and can apply products and services to multiple industry segments and enterprise customers. You can articulate the technical aspects of solutions while working closely with your Security Engineering about topics such as Zero Trust, Social Engineering, and Secure Network Connectivity.
You thrive in an environment where you get to combine it all: people, technology, and sales. Your strong dedication to sales success, customer service excellence, and your consultative selling approach have earned you the respect and trust of others. The value and high-level design of complex security solutions are understood because you explain them in human terms. You know how to relate to C-level executives and senior leaders to orchestrate big deals.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience.
Sold or consulted on IT solutions.
Willingness to travel.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
A degree.
Presented compelling business cases to C-suite buyers. Ideally, in large global accounts.
Evaluated and documented customer technical needs. Ideally, relating to IT security.
Sold complex security solutions. Ideally in Cyber Intelligence and Analytics, Critical Infrastructure, Global Managed Security Services, Threat and Risk Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, Security & Network Architecture, and managed solutions.
Met challenging sales goals.
Anticipated and mitigated technical barriers to sale or implementation.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.
Where you'll be workingIn this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. 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 page to learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. 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 page to learn more.
