Data Center Account Director II

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.

The Role

The Data Center Account Director will be responsible for driving sales and business development efforts for our data center operator customer base. This role involves identifying and qualifying new data center opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, and developing tailored fiber optic solutions to meet customer needs. The specialist will also be responsible for managing the entire sales process, from initial contact to contract closure.

The Main Responsibilities

Business Development

• Prospecting and Lead Generation : Identify and qualify new data center build opportunities that best align to the company’s financial and coverage objectives.
• Relationship Building : Establish and maintain strong relationships with data center owners, operators, and key decision-makers.
• Market Analysis : Understand the data center market landscape, including trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs.
• Solution Development : Work with engineering and product teams to develop tailored fiber optic solutions and finished tenant services that meet customer requirements.

Sales

Technical Knowledge

Other Skills

What We Look For in a Candidate

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

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

$107,499 - $143,325 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.

$112,875 - $150,497 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$118,251 - $157,658 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA and WA.

Benefits

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.

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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