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Verizon

Associate Director, Business Development – Verizon Partner Solutions, Public Sector

Verizon

. Lead a high-performance business development team focused on Dark Fiber infrastructure and AI-driven connectivity solutions .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $230,000 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 build C-suite relationships and execute go-to-market strategies for high-capacity networking products.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Dark Fiber Infrastructure ExpertiseBusiness Development LeadershipC-Level Executive EngagementStrategic Vision for AI ConnectivityTeam Building and Mentoring

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Hard Skills
Dark Fiber InfrastructureHigh-Capacity NetworkingAI/ML Digital TransformationSolution SellingBusiness Development StrategyOrganizational Culture DevelopmentCross-Functional OperationsExecutive Briefing MaximizationProduct CustomizationRevenue Growth Strategy
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationAgilityContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
AI TransformationService Provider EcosystemPublic SectorEmerging TechnologiesMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a high-performance business development team focused on Dark Fiber infrastructure 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 Verizon’s AI Connect portfolio, prioritizing Dark Fiber for AI workloads
  • Cultivate and expand partnerships within service/communication provider and public sector ecosystems
  • Drive profitable revenue growth and adoption of high-margin, AI-forward products
  • Work with Verizon Business Partner Solutions and Public Sector sales teams to position AI Connect
  • Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team
  • Foster collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with executive stakeholders to maximize executive briefing value
  • Unlock strategic synergies across complex client relationships
  • Align internal and external stakeholders across the ecosystem
  • Streamline customization of products, contracts, and processes for customer environments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Eight or more years of relevant experience, 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 large service/communication provider spaces and government clients
  • Experience working with large service/communication providers and/or government entities in a senior business development role, including alliance management, selling, or senior executive outreach
  • Ability to work successfully 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, maximize executive briefing value, unlock strategic synergies, align internal and external stakeholders, customize products/contracts/processes to customer environments, and execute major initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • 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
  • Other incentives
  • 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