Account Manager II - INSIDE PUB SEC

Lumen • Topeka, KS • 6h ago

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The Account Manager II - Inside is responsible for growing revenue in the small to medium sized customer accounts. Primary function of sales being performed through technology and not on customer premises, the Account Manager II - Inside will develop long term, consultative relationships within customer base of accounts. The primary focus is to deepen and expand the relationship between Lumen and named accounts to maximize revenue and minimize loss of revenue / account churn.

The Main Responsibilities

Responsible for protecting base revenue and meeting/exceeding growth quota to maximize revenue within assigned base of customers.

Responsibilities include identifying decision makers, determining customer needs, identifying appropriate solutions, and positioning these solutions with the customer.

Through customer relationship, assessing product fit and expanding product portfolio.

Responsible for updating relevant customer information - including sales funnel activity, opportunity updates, maintenance of monthly goals, customer proposals and customer contracts.

Provides superior customer services with every customer interaction.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma, GED or equivalent education and 2 years sales experience.

Prior account management experience with a history of working to retain and grow existing accounts.

Strong oral and written communication, analytical problem solving and closing skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Preferred Experience:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.

Demonstrated stable track record of success in an inside/outside sales role.

Advanced understanding of technology products and solutions and knowledge of how they are interrelated.

Passion for customer service and the desire to understand and introduce new technology to customer base.

Ability to function in an unscripted capacity; requires solid interviewing / selling / persuasion skills, in addition to a strong knowledge of the company's products/services and often requires additional knowledge of competitor's products/services.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$50,862 - $67,809 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$53,403 - $71,201 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$55,944 - $74,592 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's:

Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

LI-Remote

Requisition #: 341551

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process for people with disabilities. If there is anything we can do to help you, please let us know.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation or any other status protected by local or national law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Join a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and every voice is heard. A culture where people feel they belong, can be themselves and feel inspired to share different perspectives. Our culture, shared values and behaviours truly make Lumen a fantastic place to work and provides an environment where people can genuinely thrive.