Associate Director - Training & Field Execution

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.

At Verizon, we believe that everyone deserves access to seamless, reliable, and affordable wireless solutions that enhance their day-to-day lives. By joining our team, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that open up a world of possibilities. We're not just in the business of technology; we're in the business of connecting people, empowering them to explore, share, and engage with the world around them in ways they never thought possible.

The Value Organization : Powering Connections with Purpose

Verizon's Value brands offer a comprehensive portfolio of no-contract, prepaid wireless solutions, all powered by Verizon's leading nationwide 5G and 4G LTE network.

Designed to fit the varied needs of the value consumer, our diverse brand offerings include :

• Straight Talk : Available exclusively through Walmart, Straight Talk offers reliable value, helping hard-working customers save money and live better. Benefits include Walmart+ membership and home internet options.
• Total Wireless : Total Wireless is the local neighborhood brand with urban stores across the country. The brand offers the power of the Verizon network at an outstanding value, with a 5 year price guarantee on select plans.
• Visible : Available online, Visible is the brand that savvy consumers know to go to for a great value. Visible believes you shouldn't have to join a family plan to save on wireless, and offers a simple streamlined online-first way to buy a wireless plan.
• Simple Mobile : Simple Mobile empowers customers to feel at home wherever they are, acting as a neighborhood catalyst through its service. It provides affordable, flexible plans with international calling and operates on Verizon's reliable network.
• Tracfone : For individuals who see tech as a tool, not a way of life, Tracfone is the reliable, affordable option. For over 25 years, Tracfone has focused on providing high-quality wireless to those overlooked by conventional providers due to affordability or credit history, emphasizing "No Bills, No Contracts, No Surprises".
• Verizon Prepaid : Leveraging the strong Verizon brand recognition, Verizon Prepaid is ideal for those who want service directly from Verizon without a postpaid commitment or credit checks, offering flexibility and access to the leading 5G and 4G LTE network.
• Walmart Family Mobile : As another essential tool in busy people's utility belt, Walmart Family Mobile exists to empower heroic parents to stay ahead of their family's every need. It offers affordable, no-contract plans with family discounts and supports programs like Lifeline.
• SafeLink Wireless : SafeLink believes that in today's digital-first society, connectivity is a new basic need and a right for every person. Without judgment, SafeLink fulfills our obligation to connect the disconnected through government subsidies and the Lifeline program, utilizing Verizon's nationwide network.

Your Role in Our Mission

Join a team driven by Integrity, Respect, Performance Excellence, Accountability, and Social Responsibility. We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, where your contributions directly impact millions of lives by delivering essential, high-quality wireless services. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about value, dedicated to customer success, and eager to contribute to a dynamic environment that champions accessibility and connectivity for all.

This position will be a mobile worker with up to 25% travel.

As the Associate Director - Training and Field Execution, you will lead a team of people leaders responsible for executing the strategic vision & plans you develop centered around training, communications, and execution of strategic initiatives in the field for the Value Indirect organization. Value Indirect supports the Total Wireless Exclusive Retail channel as well as the Authorized Retailer channel supporting Simple Mobile and Verizon Prepaid brands.

This individual will be required to build the strategic framework of these organizations and drive the functional leaders focused on Training, Communications, and Execution to implement the playbook you've developed. Your organization will be responsible for creating & delivering training, developing resources, drafting & delivering communications, and ensuring front line sales associates deliver a positive overall customer experience in Value Indirect locations. Additionally, this individual will lead the Field Implementation and Execution team, responsible for developing key strategic implementation & execution plans associated with product, service, and promotional launches within Value Indirect.

This individual must have a strong cross functional skillset with the ability to partner with HQ and Field teams to align execution and implementation strategies across the Total Wireless, Verizon Prepaid, and Simple Mobile brands. An ideal candidate for this potion will have a strong leadership mindset with the ability to strategically draft the playbook and call the plays. This individual will be responsible for managing resources, prioritization, and creating efficient ways of working across the organization.

This is a high impact role with direct influence of Verizon Value Indirect sales results. The optimal candidate will possess knowledge of the prepaid industry, have an understanding of prepaid indirect agent relationships, and have a history of leading training & sales organizations.

The primary responsibilities of this position include :

What we're looking for

You thrive and adapt well in a fast-paced, dynamic changing sales environment that covers a broad range of project scope, you are flexible, and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You are a strategic thinker, have high attention to details, and possess a strong blend of analytical, tactical, critical thinking skills, and use your subject matter expertise to make decisions with a sense of urgency. You have an understanding of agent capabilities, and sales strategies that drive agents to meet targets. You are able to inspire, engage, and motivate cross functional stakeholders to successfully execute key initiatives and deliver outstanding performance. You can create engaging presentations that tell a clear story highlighting plans and expected results, and can communicate effectively across different levels of the organization. You have the ability to self-govern, are confident in your abilities, but are open-minded and actively absorb new perspectives that can be integrated into the holistic plan.

You'll need to have :

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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

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, stock incentive programs, 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. 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. 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 an incentive 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 location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is : $103,000.00 - $198,000.00. The annual salary range for the Colorado location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is : $113,500.00 - $198,000.00. The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is : $113,500.00 - $198,000.00. The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is : $113,500.00 - $198,000.00.