Account Director Senior- Cloud and Technology Group

Lumen; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 136,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in California is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and manage key accounts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of the telecom industry. This role offers a flexible work environment, with a competitive salary range from $136,437 to $181,913 based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years of sales experience.
• Knowledge of the telecom industry's competitive landscape.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new sales opportunities.
• Maintain and deepen existing customer relationships.
• Provide sales management with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proactive and results-oriented

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

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

Responsible for managing business development activities for high-profile named accounts and/or specific market segment(s) that lead to the expansion and growth of new business. Accountable for the coordination and strategy on assigned key account(s). Responsible for the overall development and implementation of the account plan.

Location

• This position allows you to work from home in the Bay Area of California.
• Will require at least 25-50% or more of time conducting sales activities outside of the office.

The Main Responsibilities

• Identifies, bids on, negotiates, and closes new sales opportunities in order to meet and exceed established sales and revenue quotas. Provides comprehensive account plans and strategies to win new business from new and/or existing accounts.
• Broadens and deepens existing customer relationships in order to gain strategic positioning as well as retain existing revenue and attain additional business.
• Provides input to sales management about trends and changes taking place within the customer’s organization, and makes recommendations about future courses of action necessary of the company towards improving its position with the customer.
• Provides accurate and detailed weekly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities in order to meet or exceed sales quota requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the company's entire product suite. May have more in-depth knowledge on a subset of products and/or services.
• Drives account management responsibilities including solution creation, solution offering, configuration management, order issuance, service delivery, service management, and revenue recognition. Demonstrates a balance of strategic and tactical thought leadership.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 10 years of sales experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry's competitive landscape.
• Demonstrated strong communication, written, and formal presentation skills as well as proficiency in selling to the close.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.

Preferred:

• Experience with Salesforce.com

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:

$136,437 - $181,913 in these states: CA

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.