B2B Technology Sales Training Program

B2B Technology Sales Training Program

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Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) is a Fortune 500 company that provides local, national and global communications services to enterprise, government and carrier customers. As a premier global provider of telecommunication services, delivering data, voice, video, and managed solutions leveraging a reliable, secure network, Level 3 serves customers in more than 500 markets in over 60 countries.

Our winning team is the essence of today and tomorrow's communications.
At Level 3, people combine challenging work with ingenuity to help each other thrive in our global, fast-paced, and growing company. We believe that speaking the truth, doing what we say we are going to do and having passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience drives our success.

Summary

The Sales Trainee Account Manager position on the North American Sales Team is an opportunity to work with an industry leader and collaborate with highly-talented people. At Level 3 you will join a team focused on developing your professional sales skills for long-term success. This position is located at Company Headquarters in Denver, CO for initial 3 months, and then trainees will be assigned to one of their preferred Markets in the United States. 

Please use the following link to apply online.

Essential Duties

· Generate potential sales leads by using lead-generation and research tools during the first 3 months. Proactively qualifies leads and sales prospects by understanding business profile, buying process, requirements and timeline expectations.

· Must be able to formulate solutions and present products and solutions persuasively and effectively while linking benefits to the client’s business objectives and needs.

· Participate in an immersive Level 3 Sales Academy to learn the technical and professional fundamentals to facilitate success. Learn through classroom, Virtual Instructor-Led (VILT), and On-the-Job Training (OJT) of Level 3’s full product and solution portfolio. Sales, Business and Technical training courses will increase overall knowledge of Level 3’s solutions and go-to-market strategies

· Responsible for producing new sales from prospects and current Enterprise customers via telephone and other methods. Must have a sense of urgency and respond to inquiries within established timeframes.

· Successful performance must be clearly demonstrated by achievement of monthly quota

Basic Qualifications

Minimum skills required to perform in this role.

Bachelor's degree or GED equivalent

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Education and Experience

· Experience:  <2 yrs

· Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree

· Field Of Study:  Business, Marketing, or Sales

· Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.

· Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher or equivalent in your academic program.

Majors of Business Management, Marketing, Sales preferred.

Graduated within the last two years highly preferred.

Prior sales experience preferred but not required. Intern experience desired.

A commitment to a career in professional sales.

A history of leadership in extracurricular activities, such as sports, student government, societal membership.

Ability and ambition to thrive in a fast paced, complex sales environment.

Must have strong interpersonal skills and be a true team player.

Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts with integrity at all times.

Must demonstrate a high level of accountability.

Conveys a sense of urgency, responsiveness and drives issues to closure.

A self-starter, with a measurable ability to adapt to changing situations. 

Work Environment

Government Security Required:  No

Ability to travel regionally and/or nationally as required.