Inside Channel Manager II – Partner Sales (Remote)

Lumen Technologies; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking an Inside Channel Manager II to manage a base of Global Partner Solutions Sales Partners and drive revenue by selling Lumen products and services to business customers. The role emphasizes cross-selling, partner collaboration, and pipeline forecasting.

The position requires 2+ years in telesales, strong communication, and knowledge of telecom and indirect sales. Remote work availability varies by state within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a telesales environment including B2B.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, account relationship, negotiating and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Salesforce, Outlook, Web Meeting and Q Central.
• Intermediate understanding of company financial measures.
• Advanced understanding of telecommunications industry and indirect sales model.

Responsibilities

• Sell across the Lumen portfolio from Small Business to Regional & Large Enterprise.
• Develop and cross-sell/up-sell opportunities to increase partner and end-customer business.
• Create partner/account plans and strategies to win new business.
• Focus on new partners and new logo customer sales.
• Coordinate with Channel Manager to present to partners and coordinate internal groups during the sales process.
• Develop sales in designated partner bases by identifying new opportunities with partners.
• Provide accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts to meet or exceed quota.

Skills

Telesales experience

Strong communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Teamwork

MS Office

Salesforce

Outlook

Web meetings

Q Central

Understanding of financial measures

Telecommunications industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Salesforce

Outlook

Web Meeting

Q Central

Job description

Lumen Technologies is seeking an Inside Channel Manager II to manage a base of Global Partner Solutions Sales Partners and drive revenue by selling Lumen products and services to business customers. The role emphasizes cross-selling, partner collaboration, and pipeline forecasting.

The position requires 2+ years in telesales, strong communication, and knowledge of telecom and indirect sales. Remote work availability varies by state within the US.