LEAD COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE- Tucson, AZ or Yuma, AZ

CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber-optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.

CenturyLink Technology Solutions, formerly known as Savvis, is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use CTS to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing. By outsourcing to CTS and CenturyLink enterprises can focus on their core business while we ensure the quality of their IT infrastructure automation.

Job Responsibilities:

This position focuses on acquiring new logo accounts in a B2B target market through an aggressive no nonsense sales approach, to quickly understand needs, issues, and strategies so an appropriate solution bundle can be deployed.

* Accountable for meeting and/or exceeding assigned sales objectives and monthly revenue quotas, and building new revenue by selling telecommunications products and services to small and mid-market (SMB) accounts with an average telecom spend of $500-$5,000/ month.

* Responsible for rigorous prospecting activities, both on the phone and face-to-face, in a high activity sales model to an assigned zip code based territory.

* Manage sales funnel to analyze and manage pipeline activity and monitor sales activity against assigned quotas.

* Individual will not be responsible for post sale account support or renewals.

* Must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and provide prompt follow-up to all customer inquiries.

* Must be organized and maintain accurate records on daily activities and results.

Job Requirements Basic Qualifications:

*Bachelor's degree, 5+ years acquisition/hunter

*B2B sales experience.

*Strong oral and written communication, analytical, problem solving skills

*Aggressive follow-up and closing skills

*Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel) and other software applications

*Ability to talk/negotiate with C-Level

*Ability to manage sales funnel

*Must a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

*Ability to multi-task with sense of urgency in a dynamic and fast pace environment

*Active listening skills to identify sales opportunities

*Stable Employment History

*Ability to travel for sales training, kickoff meetings, etc., is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated, consistent record of success in an acquisition/hunter sales role

Experience developing, researching, and presenting formal proposals to senior level management and other key stakeholders

Demonstrated skills with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals

Ability to manage pipeline of opportunities to completion

Strong negotiation skills and ability to close opportunities rapidly

Familiar with local marketplace, companies, and communities in geography stated above

Demonstrated success in a changing and high-paced environment

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