Account Manager II - DB Sales

This advanced role is responsible for producing new sales and growing brand awareness within a defined territory by selling the Lumen portfolio of products, services and solutions. As a desk-based position, with limited field engagement, this role will target mostly new logo acquisition and development through well-supported sales and prospecting motions, as well as assist in development of peers and newer team members when required.

• Desk-based prospecting, selling and account management into assigned customer, meeting assigned monthly sales quotas. Proactively solve sales challenges and customer obstacles.
• Deliver a strong value proposition during consultative and transactional selling approaches that maximize sales revenue.
• Prospect and qualify through calls, emails, social media, internal marketing campaigns, call blitzes, follow up, etc.
• Effectively navigate company systems and tools to provide customers with timely quotes, follow up.
• 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.
• Leverage the broader sales resource eco-system to drive high impact opportunities.
• Work with urgency through all aspects of the sales cycle through closing.
• Maintain updated sales stages and accurate notes in Salesforce.com.Create and maintain account plans as required.
• Provide activity reports as required. Forecast and commit monthly sales volume accurately.
• Attend assigned meeting and participate in all company training requirements.
• Mentor teammates as a senior person on the team and lead by example with a strong attitude, high energy and leadership characteristics.

• 4+ years sales experience
• Experience selling similar products and solutions.
• Experience selling telecom/telecom solutions.
• Advanced sales experience in a similar desk-based or inside/outside role.
• History developing new accounts and opening new sales territories a plus.
• Ability to conduct an efficient sales call or web-conference.
• Prepared, organized and planned approach to daily business pursuits.
• Persuasive selling skills and prospecting skills - cold calling, e-mail, social media, messaging, etc.
• Effective relationship building.Positive, effective communicator.Team player and coachable.Results-oriented/outcome-driven.Works well when presented with challenges.
• Proficiency in Salesforce/CRM.
• Work daily with integrity and follow the Lumen Unifying Principles.

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges
$44,890 - $59,850in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$47,250 - $63,000in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$49,620 - $66,150in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$51,980 - $69,300in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

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. Now not a good time? No worries, 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 yours application date.