Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We're transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world.
By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what's next.
At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We're looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.
The Role
A seasoned sales professional responsible for developing and enhancing their assigned territory through new sales and brand awareness within a defined territory. Expected to sell the Lumen portfolio of products, services and solutions from a desk-based position, with some field engagement, targeting mostly new logo acquisition and development through well-supported sales and prospecting motions.
As part of the professional growth and development, the role may require mentoring and coaching of 1-3 account managers/teammates as part of a leadership path within the company.
The Main Responsibilities
Desk-based prospecting, selling and account management into assigned customers. Prospect and qualify through calls, emails, social media, internal marketing campaigns, call blitzes, follow up, etc. Meet assigned monthly sales quotas.
Deliver a strong value proposition during consultative and transactional selling approaches that maximize sales revenue. Leverage the broader sales resource eco-system to drive high impact opportunities.
Prepare agendas for every customer call, conduct strong customer meetings and identify opportunities from every sales call.
Engage internal resources and support personnel to provide an exceptional customer experience. Proactively solve sales obstacles and customer challenges.
Effectively navigate company systems and tools to provide customers with timely quotes, follow up.
Maintain updated sales stages and accurate notes in Salesforce.com.
Take ownership in the sales performance and success outcomes of your mentored peers through weekly meetings, individual training and coaching. Create and maintain account plans as required.
Provide activity reports as required, forecast and commit monthly sales volume accurately.
Mentor teammates and lead by example with a strong attitude, high energy and leadership characteristics.
Enhance and develop knowledge of new technologies and selling points to build strong career and serve as effective resource to your customers.
What We Look For in a Candidate
5-7+ years sales experience
Experience selling telecom/telecom solutions, experirence has a team leader
Advanced sales experience in a similar desk-based or inside/outside role. Experience selling similar products and solutions.
Ability to conduct an efficient sales call or web-conference.
History developing new accounts and opening new sales territories.
Work with urgency through all aspects of the sales cycle through closing.
Work daily with integrity and follow the Lumen Unifying Principles.
Persuasive selling skills and prospecting skills (cold calling, e-mail, social media, etc).
Positive, effective communicator. A team player and open to coaching opportunities.
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:
$54,170 - $72,219 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.
$56,879 - $75,831 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$59,588 - $79,443 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
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 341572
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
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https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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