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Account Manager I - UCC Sales
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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. 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
As an Account Manager I - UCC Sales, your primary objective of this sales position is to act as a communications sales consultant in pursuit of customer conversations through daily outbound contact methods and inbound leads. As a consultative seller, you will help customers transform their business communications from their current state communications platforms and in selecting their future state platforms. You must be prepared for a high-volume customer-experience focused work environment where knowledge, speed, accuracy and follow-through are key contributors to delivering a successful customer experience in the communications journey. You must either be skilled in or show aptitude to learn and articulate Lumen's capabilities in helping customers transform their Voice, VOIP, Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC)/Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), and assist customers with basic Contact Center/Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutioning. Desired result is closed sales of future state solutions and platforms that keep Lumen's value relevant to our customers' needs. Key function is daily outreach through calls and other methods to our existing customers who do not have Unified Communications and Collaboration or basic Contact Center services in place with Lumen. You will field inbound leads with the goal of establishing customer journey conversations and relationships with the appropriate customer personas in your assigned module or among your leads generated through campaigns with this purpose in mind. The Main Responsibilities
Sell transformational solutions associated with Voice, VOIP, Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC)/Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), and Contact Center/Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). * Develop and maintain relationships from the operational through the 'C' level in pursuit of helping customers navigate their future state of communications journey. * Accountable for meeting and/or exceeding assigned sales activity objectives and quotas within a designated module and/or territory. * Provide superior technology and solution knowledge on a day-to-day basis. * Build and maintain accurate and up to date strategic account plans associated with sales opportunities. * Partner with Lumen customer success, account managers and customers through a strategic and consultative sales approach to understand their business needs, issues, strategies and priorities to deliver a value-added communications solution. * Utilize designated sales-related systems to share and forecast progress towards Lumen's goals specific to your module and efforts associated with sales activity against assigned quotas, including but not limited to managing sales funnel to represent, analyze and manage pipeline activity and relay notes pertaining to specific customer interactions. What We Look For in a Candidate
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Compensation
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 $52010 - $69340 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs. 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. 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 your application date. Requisition #: 334162 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. 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. 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. Salary Range
Salary Min :
52010 Salary Max :
80280 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. This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. 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. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. Application Deadline 09/01/2024 |