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*The Role* Lead Generation Representatives drive demand for an organization’s products and solutions in a variety of ways, including further qualifying leads that have been generated by marketing and have scored using marketing automation, managing/qualifying inbound lead activity, engaging in small net fishing programs and cold calling campaigns.This position is primarily a communications position and performs outbound prospecting functions.
It will utilize professional communication, research and networking skills, as well as marketing and sales skills.
The Lead Generation Representative calls companies across North America and talks to professionals about their telecommunications business needs and initiatives across a spectrum of existing Lumen customers and New Logo/Dim/Dark companies.
The Representative will identify who the most appropriate decision maker is in the company (usually a director, VP or even C-Level) by speaking with multiple company representatives (as necessary).
They will then initiate a conversation with the decision maker to either introduce or reaffirm Lumen’s products & services, educate the decision maker on the Lumen value proposition, and ask a variety of questions of the decision maker (BANT methodology).
The Lead Generation Specialist will then use the data to record the prospect in the appropriate systems, and will coordinate a timely handoff to the appropriate Sales Team members to complete the next steps in the sales process based on the information gathered.
*The Main Responsibilities* * Utilizing the Power dialer, the Lead Generation Rep needs to make 100 calls/day and document the calling activity into Salesforce.Com and other systems as appropriate.* The Lead Gen Rep needs to create an ideal mix of phone, email and social media prospecting that will provide the best conversion metrics to conversations, meetings, opportunity creation for sales.* Be conversant in the BANT methodology of qualifying customers/prospects, understanding how to research companies, go deep and wide into Accounts and feel comfortable talking to high level decision makers within companies.* Have a broad understanding of the Lumen portfolio of solutions/products, convey the value proposition, deliver elevator pitches and key messaging as needed to progress the conversation and improve conversation/meetings percentage* Be comfortable with technology and allow the various tools to help drive efficiencies and effectiveness & ensuring compliance to established KPI’s and 100% disposition of AQL’s* Proactively raise challenges, issues and roadblocks with Manager and seek assistance to improve all round performance *What We Look For in a Candidate* 3-5 years’ experience in a role with significant efficiency, volume, and quality demandsCall Center or Inside Sales experience highly desired.Being comfortable on the phones, performing research on companies before calling inAbility to work with call center enablement tools, including auto dialers, predictive dialers, call scripts, emailtemplates, and target lists.Working knowledge of Salesforce.Com /Marketing Automation toolsPreferred:Bachelors in a Marketing, Sales related disciplinePrior knowledge of Account Based Marketing (ABM), Account Based Sales Development (ABSD),Personalization at scale techniques are a plus *What to Expect Next* Requisition #: 252237*EEO Statement*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, 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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Salary Range *Salary Min : *28980 *Salary Max : *71760 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.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation.
Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive.
To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information[ here.](https://jobs.Lumen.Com/global/en/compensation-information) We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
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Salary Range *Salary Min : *28980 *Salary Max : *71760 This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data.
Ranges may vary based on the job’s location.
We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.
We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified.
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