Sales Apprentice

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At Verizon France, we are selling, integrating and managing complex technological solutions (network, security, advanced communications) to the largest companies headquartered in France, and having a strong international footprint.

We are looking for an apprentice to support our French sales team dedicated to new logos business development.

Candidates must be willing to discover B2B sales into large customers, and must have the ambition to act as a junior account manager.

We are looking for dynamic individuals in their Master Program with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Collaboration is key to our success, and the sales support role is one of many contributors to our customers and employee positive experience.

English proficiency is a must as you will be working in a fully international environment.

We encourage a detail-oriented approach and a sense of autonomy and curiosity, as you will be expected to support our sales teams in penetrating new large customers.

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As an active member of the Verizon Team through the world, the person will also ensure working effectively in line with Verizon's Code of Conduct and the organizational culture.

This position provides an intensive, fast track development opportunity for an early-in-career people professional seeking to progress into a sales or junior account management operational position internally or externally

Principal Job Responsibilities:

The apprentice will be working closely with the sales team, as well as with other support teams, and will discover the entire sales lifecycle from lead generation to RFP to ordering & billing.

The key roles of the apprentice will evolve with her/his seniority during the 2 years of apprenticeship and will be primarily articulated around :

• Prospection
• Commercial support: Quoting, Service Ordering and Reporting
• RFP support: Support in the context of large contracts tenders, including quote management and proposal support

The apprentice will also be requested to conduct the following missions:

• Strategic account planning: Account research, Industry vertical research.
• Revenue management :Support of cash collection teams and billing support
• Marketing support: Marketing events support (from the commercial side), sales campaign coordination
• Use the internal AI tools in order to provide research, reports, summaries and strategies to help the sales

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies, Qualifications:

Experience:

Demonstrated experience of work in English language

Knowledge of Excel, Google suite and Salesforce, as well as interest for technologies are a plus

Competencies:

A positive and can-do attitude

A proactive approach to identifying and overcoming challenges

Driven to achieve personal objectives and deliver work of a high standard

Talent to build strong relationships and positively influence others

Skilled communicator, able to contribute within a culturally diverse environment

Collaborates effectively with stakeholders towards the achievement of shared goals

Strong ability in excel, pivot-table, communication tools

Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and reports

Highly resilient, openness to change and with a change mindset

Experience in using google suite and Microsoft Office tools

Diversity & Inclusion

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

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Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.