Sales Director- Large Enterprise

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role Develops and ensures attainment of new 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. Location Allows for Work From Home in California and Colorado. Requires at least 50% or more of time conducting sales activities outside of the office. The Main Responsibilities Formulates account strategies to grow the business and the relationships within large 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. Supports and develops initiatives across Sales and the company primarily focused on sales productivity and efficiency. Expands opportunities into untapped product portfolios and develops sales propositions. What We Look For in a Candidate • 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. 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: $143,262 - $191,016 in these states: CO. $150,087 - $200,109 in these states: CA. 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. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-Remote Requisition #: 342732 Life at Lumen Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win. To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit: https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen 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. 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