Director Sales- NeoCloud

Lumen Sales Role

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 develops and ensures attainment of new NeoCloud sales / revenue and margin growth for strategic accounts which contribute to the company's bottom line. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the assigned area, and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for customers and Account Directors.

The main responsibilities include formulating account strategies to grow the business and the relationships within NeoCloud accounts. Develops new business opportunities with partner companies with complementary technology. Builds a high performance team; hires and retains the right talent in the right roles; sets goals, delegates work, holds reports accountable; develops and empowers direct reports to make decisions and take action. Demonstrates Company's values, maintains a positive open demeanor, encourages different points of view, moves team forward through change; provides timely information; communicates context for business decisions; recognizes accomplishments; fosters teamwork and collaboration. Develops and maintains account plans and detailed financial forecasts. Conducts accurate sales forecasts, and achieves sales targets. Develops and executes sales plans such as sector strategies, hiring plans, territory management systems, and compensation plans. Oversees and participates in programs that ensure the attainment of expense objectives, and will recommend programs to control and correct budget overruns. Owns several key sales support processes which may include opportunity and forecast management, the overall sales process, territory / customer-prospect module management and sales certification.

What we look for in a candidate includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of applicable education and experience required; MBA or related graduate degree preferred. Demonstrated sales management experience (at least 5-6 years) in telecommunications sales and sales leadership experience. Business / financial background is helpful. Exceptional strategic planning, account management and contract negotiations skills required. Experience is consultative sales techniques and account planning (including account profiling, account positioning strategy, customer needs analysis, sales opportunity development, service improvement planning, and long range account management strategies. A track record for consistently exceeding revenue goals. Success leading and managing sales teams. Proven ability to hire, manage, mentor and motivate successful, solution oriented sales teams. Strong record in developing and assigning geographic territories and customer / prospect modules.

Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant job experience with similar essential duties. Preferred education, skills and experience include 10+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree, telecommunications, sales / marketing, or similar field of study, attention to detail with good organizational capabilities, and ability to prioritize with good time management skills.