Joel Fisher

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Director of Global Solutions Engineering & Solutions Architects at Verizon Connect

Spokane-Coeur d'Alene Area, United States

Overview

Joel Fisher is the Global Director of Solutions Engineering & Professional Services at Verizon Connect. He leads global teams in crafting and executing strategy for custom, business-transforming technology solutions, specializing in IoT and AI applications for complex customer issues.



He has a particular focus on leveraging the "Artificial Intelligence" revolution for his customers benefit.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

Decisive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

AI in Fleet Operations
Speaks on using AI-powered insights like dash cams and real-time analytics to reduce risk and incidents for public sector fleets.
Smart City Initiatives
Specializes in partnering with municipalities to use technology to improve community livability, workability, and sustainability.
IoT for Utilities
Architects custom Internet of Things solutions for utility needs, including AMI/AMR, SCADA, and Demand Response systems.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Director of Global Solutions Engineering & Solutions Architects at Verizon Connect
1-2024 - 10-2025
Associate Director at Verizon Connect
12-2020 - 1-2024
Managing Partner of North American Solution Engineering at Verizon Connect
11-2018 - 12-2020
Senior Manager of Solutions Architects - Technology Team at Verizon
11-2015 - 12-2020
IoT Business Development Specialist | Smart Cities & Smart Grid at Verizon

Education

Joel has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Joel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joel is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joel

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joel move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Joel take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Joel

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