Account Manager II

CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) at is a global communications and IT services company focused on connecting its customers to the power of the digital world. CenturyLink offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed network services over a robust 265,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 360,000-route-mile international transport network. Visit CenturyLink at for more information.

Job Summary

We are in the process of filling open positions for the combined company following CenturyLink's acquisition of Level 3 Communications. All qualified candidates who express interest by submitting an application to an open posting will be considered. However, based on business needs, preference may be given to internal applicants on certain positions. We still welcome, and encourage, all application submissions while we continue our integration process. Internal applicants are current, active CenturyLink employees, including Level 3 employees who have transitioned to CenturyLink as part of the acquisition.

Summary

Responsible for sales account development within an established geographic territory for a complex suite of services and robust product sets to drive sales, increase brand awareness, and grow a specific territory.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Experience in solution selling IP, data, and voice network services.

• Experience in hunting, prospecting, and new account development.

• Experience with Salesforce.com preferred.

• Strong communication, written, and formal presentation skills as well as ability in selling to the close.

• Self-motivated, pro-active, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.

• Proficient in MS office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Requires at least 50% or more of time conducting sales activities outside of the office.

Essential Duties

• After winning new business, manages customer relationships in order to gain strategic positioning with decision makers, retain existing revenue and obtain additional business.

• Continually learn and develop knowledge of new technologies and selling points including enhancing expertise in the company's products and solutions.

• Develop and implement sales plans that provide clearly defined strategies, tactics and timeframes to maximize revenue. Take ownership of the geographic territory designated by management.

• Responsible for developing sales in the designated target market(s) by identifying new sales opportunities with prospective enterprise customers headquartered in the region by cold calling, premise visits, networking, lead generation, proposal submission, and customer appointments.

• Utilize Siebel & Salesforce.com to provide accurate and detailed weekly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities in order to meet or exceed sales quota requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of sales experience

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

• Experience: 2+ yrs

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

• Field Of Study: Business, Marketing, Sales or similar

• Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.

• Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.

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Alternate Location: US-Maryland-Columbia; US-Virginia-Ashburn

Requisition # : 196022

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Disclaimer

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