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Verizon

Associate Director, Business Development – Global Enterprise

Verizon

. Lead Verizon’s AI Connect business development and performance, focused on Dark Fiber infrastructure .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $260,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Dark Fiber Infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions, with a strong focus on business development and team leadership. Proven ability to cultivate C-suite relationships and drive strategic initiatives within complex enterprise environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Dark Fiber Infrastructure ExpertiseBusiness Development LeadershipC-Level Executive EngagementAI Connectivity Framework IntegrationStrategic Partnership Development

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Hard Skills
Dark Fiber InfrastructureHigh-Capacity NetworkingAI/ML Digital TransformationSolution SellingBusiness Development StrategyOrganizational Culture DevelopmentCross-Functional Operations ManagementEnterprise Network ModernizationStrategic Initiative ExecutionAlliance Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam BuildingMentoringCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Global EnterpriseManufacturingHealthcareFinanceUtilitiesMediaEntertainmentFortune 1000Matrix OrganizationHigh-Margin Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead Verizon’s AI Connect business development and performance, focused on Dark Fiber infrastructure
  • Lead a high-performance business development team focused on Dark Fiber and AI-driven connectivity solutions
  • Build and manage C-suite relationships around AI transformation and dedicated high-capacity fiber foundations
  • Execute the go-to-market strategy for the AI Connect portfolio
  • Cultivate and expand partnerships within the Global Enterprise client base across manufacturing, healthcare, finance, utilities, and media/entertainment
  • Drive profitable revenue growth and adoption of high-margin, AI-forward products
  • Position AI Connect with Verizon Business core account teams
  • Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team
  • Collaborate with executives to maximize executive briefing value for VBG
  • Unlock strategic synergies across complex client relationships
  • Customize products, contracts, and processes for customer environments
  • Lead ideation, planning, and execution of major strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
  • Expertise in Dark Fiber infrastructure, high-capacity networking, and the intersection of physical assets with AI/ML digital transformation
  • Proven leadership in complex, fast-paced business development environments focused on emerging technologies
  • Significant experience managing and developing business development teams
  • Strategic vision for integrating physical fiber architecture into AI connectivity frameworks and enterprise network modernization
  • Proven ability to build and scale business development organizations, with a focus on organizational culture and talent development
  • Ability to navigate complex matrix environments and drive cross-functional operations
  • Experience with solution selling to C-Level Executives in Fortune 1000-level clients
  • Experience working with large enterprises in a senior business development role, including alliance management, selling, or senior executive outreach
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced matrix organization while balancing multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior-level executives
  • Ability to collaborate with the executive community and align internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Group home and 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
  • Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
  • Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
  • Commission-based compensation with potential to earn more