Account Director I - Enterprise

Lumen Account Director I - Enterprise Jackson, Mississippi Apply Now 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. Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright.

We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index. 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 Identify and develop new Enterprise sales opportunities, provide product solutions, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain positive ongoing relationships to maximize sales for the company. Introduce company products and services to new and/or existing customers.

Develop and maintain accurate sales and/or revenue forecasts and management of quota funnels. The Main Responsibilities Responsible for developing Enterprise sales in the designated target market(s) by identifying new sales opportunities through cold calling, premise visits, networking, lead generation, proposal submission, and customer appointments to meet and exceed established sales and revenue quotas. Develop and manage relationships with acquired and/or existing customers to attain additional business and retain existing revenue.

Develop action plans to cross-sell and up-sell accounts to increase overall total customer spend with the company. Learn and develop further knowledge of new technologies and selling points, enhancing expertise in the company's entire product suite. Provide comprehensive account plans and strategies to win new business from new and/or existing accounts.

Provide accurate and detailed weekly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities to meet or exceed sales quota requirements. What We Look For in a Candidate Requires at least 50% or more of time conducting sales activities outside of the office. Basic Qualifications: 5 years of industry sales experience.

Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities. Ability to prioritize with good time management skills. Demonstrated strong communication, written, and formal presentation skills as well as proficiency in selling to the close.

Proficient in MS Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry's competitive landscape. Experience with Salesforce.com preferred. Self-motivated, pro-active, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.

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: $85,586 - $114,114 in these states: AR, MO, MS, TN. 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. What to Expect Next Based on your job application information, you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges.

Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. If now is not a good time, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition : 336621 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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.

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. J-18808-Ljbffr