Solution Support Associate - College Connect - Lumen

**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. Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index. 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** Do you have a passion for technology but thrive on making connections? If you are eager to explore the exciting world of digital innovation, start an amazing career with Lumen by joining our Solutions Engineer Academy, our premier College Connect sales development program. Be a part of our sales team, transforming industries across the globe and changing the world one connection at a time. As a technology sales professional, on the Solutions Engineering team, you will assist companies capitalize on emerging applications and ignite business growth by connecting people, data and apps - quickly, securely and effortlessly. Our Solutions Engineer (SE) academy is designed to put you on a path towards success beginning with a 10-week immersive training & development to build your business acumen, sales and product knowledge, professional network, and customer-centric mindset. Upon successful completion of the training, you will transition into a Solutions Support Associate role within a major sales market and embark on a path for career growth and success! **Training class dates: Begins February 17, 2025 - April 25, 2024 (10 consecutive weeks - virtual, work from home)** About the SE Academy Experience: + Initial 10 week immersive training, coaching, and development (fully virtual training) + 2-year development program with mentorship + Learn technical and sales fundamentals for success from proven sales leaders + Understand Lumen's AMAZING platform and full product and solutions portfolio to increase overall knowledge for go-to market strategies + Network with Sales Academy and SE class peers, sales leaders, and business executives from all over the organization **Location** We are seeking candidates located in either Pacific Standard Time, Mountain Standard Time, & Central Standard Time for this position, preferably in one of the following states: **Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.** **Work Authorization** Authorization to work in the US is required; sponsorship is not available for this program. **The Main Responsibilities** + Work within a collaborative team environment as part of our sales eco-system to develop and document customer requirements, solution designs, service configurations, and project scopes of work in support of the delivery of network and IT solutions to business customers. + Support and assist field Solutions Engineering teams to identify and develop additional revenue opportunities. + Provide general discovery, support, and education to customers and internal Lumen personnel on questions or issues arising from service. + Research, define, and document service change requests where needed in support of service modification. + Work with customer and company personnel to help identify and define technical. problems, determine and design the solution and assist customer in implementing the fix. + Uncover and define customer solution and business development strategies, including the recommendation and communication of technology roadmaps to business customers. + Present Lumen capabilities, solution concepts, and technology roadmaps to both internal and external audiences in both formal and informal business settings. + Participate in marketing and networking events and activities with customer technical and business contacts. + Provide continuous feedback and recommendations to Solutions Engineering leadership on where processes, services, tools, and capabilities can be improved or evolved to ensure ongoing improvement in efficiency and service innovation. **What We Look For in a Candidate** + Bachelor's Degree required. Degree background; Business, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Telecom, Networking, or similar degree (preferred). + Entry level opportunity ideal for new or recent graduates with less than 2 years of experience. + Basic understanding of communications, cloud, application, and information technologies and design. + Strong communication skills with ability to convey business and technology concepts to a wide range of audiences and skillsets + Comfortable speaking or presenting in an engaging manner to groups of professionals. + Conveys a sense of urgency, responsiveness and drives issues to completion. + Ability to show adaptability and resilience. + Self-motivated, ambitious, and passionate individual, who can define impact by examples of customer service, projects, or work experience. + Passion for customer service and desire to understand and introduce new technology to customer base. **Compensation** The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications. **Location Based Pay Ranges** **$44532 - $59375** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. **$46800 - $62500** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY. **$49219 - $65625** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. **$51563 - $68750** in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs. **What to Expect Next** Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of yours application date. Requisition #: 334984 **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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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. **Salary Range** **Salary Min :** 44532 **Salary Max :** 68750 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. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com) 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. Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. **Application Deadline** 09/25/2024