**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 advanced role is responsible for producing new sales and growing brand awareness within a defined territory by selling the Lumen portfolio of products, services and solutions. As a desk-based position, with limited field engagement, this role will target mostly new logo acquisition and development through well-supported sales and prospecting motions, as well as assist in development of peers and newer team members when required.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ Desk-based prospecting, selling and account management into assigned customer, meeting assigned monthly sales quotas. Proactively solve sales challenges and customer obstacles.
+ Deliver a strong value proposition during consultative and transactional selling approaches that maximize sales revenue.
+ Prospect and qualify through calls, emails, social media, internal marketing campaigns, call blitzes, follow up, etc.
+ Effectively navigate company systems and tools to provide customers with timely quotes, follow up.
+ Prepare agendas for every customer call, conduct strong customer meetings and identify opportunities from every sales call.
+ Engage internal resources and support personnel to provide an exceptional customer experience.
+ Leverage the broader sales resource eco-system to drive high impact opportunities.
+ Work with urgency through all aspects of the sales cycle through closing.
+ Maintain updated sales stages and accurate notes in Salesforce.com. Create and maintain account plans as required.
+ Provide activity reports as required. Forecast and commit monthly sales volume accurately.
+ Attend assigned meeting and participate in all company training requirements.
+ Mentor teammates as a senior person on the team and lead by example with a strong attitude, high energy and leadership characteristics.
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
+ 4+ years sales experience
+ Experience selling similar products and solutions.
+ Experience selling telecom/telecom solutions.
+ Advanced sales experience in a similar desk-based or inside/outside role.
+ History developing new accounts and opening new sales territories a plus.
+ Ability to conduct an efficient sales call or web-conference.
+ Prepared, organized and planned approach to daily business pursuits.
+ Persuasive selling skills and prospecting skills - cold calling, e-mail, social media, messaging, etc.
+ Effective relationship building. Positive, effective communicator. Team player and coachable. Results-oriented/outcome-driven. Works well when presented with challenges.
+ Proficiency in Salesforce/CRM.
+ Work daily with integrity and follow the Lumen Unifying Principles.
**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:
$49,613 - $66,150 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.
$52,101 - $69,458 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$54,579 - $72,765 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
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.
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**What to Expect Next**
Requisition #: 340757
**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.
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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**
11/29/2025