Sales Development Representative I

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 invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future. The Role The Main ResponsibiAs an Inside Sales Development Representative I, you will drive demand for our organization's products and solutions in a variety of ways in a variety of ways including 75+ outbound calls per day as well as email and social media outreach. You will further qualify leads that have been generated by marketing by engaging with IT decision makers across large and regional enterprise companies to discuss their telecommunications business needs and initiatives through a BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timing) qualification process where you will schedule a future conversation with our sales team for quoting and furthering the sales conversation. The Main Responsibilities Make 75+ outbound calls per day to marketing provided leads Interact with IT decision makers in medium/large size businesses Have a BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timing) qualified discussion to introduce the prospect to Lumen and uncover a potential "need" for solutions Develop a broad understanding of the Lumen portfolio of solutions/products, communicate the value proposition, deliver elevator pitches and key messaging as needed to progress the conversation and improve conversation/meetings percentage Set up a future conversation with the sales team and the prospect based on your efforts Additional touches through email and social media outlets Complete a warm hand-off to the seller for the future meeting What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field OR Highschool Diploma and 2+ years of call center, lead generation, inside sales or other related experience Baseline knowledge in technology, specifically telecommunications, cloud, and or security. Strong communication, written and presentation skills Anxious to learn and grow professionally. Coachable and can easily take direction Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel) Working knowledge of Salesforce is preferred This job is not available to applicants who will require visa sponsorship (examples: H-1B, L1, OPT, F-1, TN, etc.)

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: $37,296 - $49,728 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. $39,165 - $52,217 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $41,034 - $54,705 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. Learn more about Lumen's:

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#LI-Remote What to Expect Next #LI-JB1 Requisition #: 339563 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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 09/06/2025Employment Type: FULL_TIME Apply tot his job Apply To this Job