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Vertical Account Manager, Government & Education

Spectrum, San Antonio, TX, United States


This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Ready to drive lasting partnerships and growth with government and education clients? As a Vertical Account Manager, Government & Education at Spectrum Business, you will proactively manage a portfolio of enterprise accounts, protect and expand revenues and identify new opportunities for fiber-based solutions. By nurturing client relationships and delivering consultative service, you will help clients achieve their goals and strengthen Spectrum’s leadership in public sector communications.

How You Will Make an Impact

Proactively manage assigned enterprise accounts in government and education, focusing on fiber upsell opportunities and conversion from coax to fiber-based services

Meet or exceed monthly revenue goals and sales quotas by conducting regular account reviews and face‑to‑face meetings to secure renewals and new business

Hunt for new sales opportunities within the current account base, negotiating contracts and presenting customer‑centric solutions

Serve as a customer advocate by resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction across all Spectrum departments

Interface with internal teams through written and verbal communication to address client problems and questions

Maintain and update internal databases with accurate client and contract information for regulatory tracking

Establish and monitor procedures for account support and contract submission to regulatory agencies as needed

Stay current on service pricing, procedures and sales promotions through completion of required training

Attend sales meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge

Working Conditions

Office‑based role with significant travel required to customer locations, including travel during inclement weather using a reliable personal vehicle

Required Qualifications
Education

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited organization (GED)

Experience

History of successful B2B selling with government and education

Skills

Read, write, speak and understand English

Proven cold calling, prospecting and contract negotiation skills with government and education clients

Hunter mindset for securing new, renewed or amended contracts

Ability to meet a $2,500 monthly revenue quota

Strong presentation, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to travel up to 30 percent of the time to assigned territories

Valid and active State driver’s license with safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience

5+ years of strategic account sales or management experience

3+ years in State/Local Government or Education verticals

2+ years of outside telecommunications sales with a proven record of exceeding sales objectives, preferably selling data, voice or video solutions in the telecommunications B2B industry

Skills

Proven ability selling data, voice, cloud or video solutions and premise‑based products

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Salesforce proficiency

Aptitude for learning Spectrum’s product suite

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

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