Account Director I Enterprise

Account Director I

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

As an Account Director I, you will identify and develop new Enterprise sales opportunities, provide product solutions, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain positive ongoing relationships to maximize sales for the company. Introduces company products and services to new and / or existing customers. Develops and maintains 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 by contacting prospective customers by cold calling, premise visits, networking, lead generation, proposal submission, and customer appointments in order to meet and exceed established sales and revenue quotas.

Develops and manages relationships with acquired and / or existing customers in order to attain additional business and retain existing revenue. Develops action plans to cross-sell and up-sell accounts to increase overall total customer spend with the company.

Learns and develops further knowledge of new technologies and selling points which includes enhancing expertise in the company's entire product suite.

Provides comprehensive account plans and strategies to win new business from new and / or existing accounts.

Provides accurate and detailed weekly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities in order to meet or exceed sales quota requirements.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Basic Qualifications :

5+ years of industry sales experience

Minimum skills required to perform in this role.

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.

Requires at least 50% or more of time conducting sales activities outside of the office.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry's competitive landscape.

Experience with Salesforce 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, KS, MO, OH, TN, WI

$89,870 - $119,826 in these states : MI, MN

$94,154 - $125,528 in these states : IL

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.

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.