Account Director II - Federal

Lumen Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking an Account Director II - Federal to lead sales efforts in the Intelligence Community. This role involves building customer relationships, managing existing accounts, and contributing to sales strategy in telecommunications. Ideal candidates should possess strong B2B sales experience, particularly within government sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B/Government sales experience.
• 5 years in Telecommunications B2B sales required.
• Valid Driver’s License and TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales by identifying new opportunities through cold calling and networking.
• Manage relationships with existing customers to retain revenue and cross-sell.
• Provide detailed account plans to win new business.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Briefings

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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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.

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.

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

This person will be responsible for leading sales efforts within the Intelligence Community (IC) and peripheral within the Washington D.C. Metro Area selling complex communication solutions (IP, data, cloud, managed hosting, voice, and cybersecurity).

Customer obsession to understand their needs and strategies, building relationships and long-term partnerships; developing and applying Lumen solutions to those needs and strategies. This position is responsible for positioning Lumen with the customer and positioning Lumen strategic products with the customers.

The Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing 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

• Minimum 5 years of Business to Business/Government technology sales experience in Large, Global/Enterprise Accounts.
• Minimum 5 years in Telecommunications B2B sales. Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical briefings to C-Level.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required. TS/SCI with Poly Clearance (active).
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree.
• Field of Study: Business, Marketing, Technical Sales or similar.
  
  

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:

$118,251 - $157,658 in these states: NY.

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.

Learn More About Lumen's

• Benefits
• Bonus Structure
  
  

Requisition #: 336498

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.

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

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

Application Deadline

07/16/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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