ABOUT LUMEN

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

THE ROLE

LUMEN’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS A PATH FOR CAREER READINESS IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION.

Be a part of an internship program, driving human progress through technology.  During a 10- week period our summer interns innovate and make an impact by transforming industries across the globe and changing the world one connection at a time.  Our interns are presented with real business challenges and provide solutions that make a difference across all areas of the company, all while learning the skills needed to successfully navigate the modern workplace.

THE EXPERIENCE

• INNOVATE – to deliver solutions to real business problems

• TRANSFORM – your skills and knowledge through challenging work projects

• CONNECT – to our company and culture creating valuable connections with your intern peers, work team and leaders across the organization.

• IMPACT – through Community & Social Involvement – collaborate with our ERGs to give back and make an impact in the communities Lumen serves.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Technology Sales Support Intern, you will have the opportunity to grow your business acumen from a sales perspective, learning from senior sales persons and learn the art of account management and positioning new opportunities to customers.    

• Intern will pair up with (3) Senior Account Directors for 3 weeks each.  Last week would be with the Director of the Department. 

• Weeks 1-3: Learn day to day operations, exposure to the systems a sales person has to utilize, learn how to prepare for a meeting, attend customer meetings.

• Weeks 4-6: Learn what it takes to be a long term employee, learn how to stay relevant in same industry, work on customer actions and attend customer meetings.

• Weeks 7-9: Work with the program team on how they go about quoting and researching competitive quotes in government systems to justify pricing.  Prepare quotes and submit to customer.  Learn how to process orders.

• Week 10: Work directly with Sales Director, who will share knowledge with intern on working way through company as a 19-year employee starting out as a Sales executive to Director.  Attend Director meetings with leadership and understand how quota setting is achieved, and will eventually hit the financial streets.  Attend one on ones, and team meetings to learn about leadership roles.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE

What We Look For:

• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher (preferred)

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, in a rising junior, rising senior, or masters level status at time of internship.

• Graduating between August 2023 – May 2024

• Education/Degree: In pursuit of a bachelor’s level degree in business, accounting or finance in a senior level status at the start of the internship.  Master’s Degree preferred.

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability

• Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Flexible and adapts well to change

• Professional appearance and attitude

• Office 365 proficient. SAP skillsets helpful.  Salesforce.

• Business & Finance Accumen.   

• Basic Networking skills

• Intern is responsible for their travel to/from work location

• Must be available to work 30 – 40 hours, during the specified 10-week timeframe

• US work authorization is required

Work Setting

• Hybrid Work – Herndon, VA or Arlington, VA

• Intern must be able to work 30-40 hours be week during the 10-week program (June – August)

• Intern must have reliable transportation to/from work location (Lumen does not provide transportation to/from Lumen office locations)

• US work authorization

    WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position.  A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application.  For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.  Thank you!

Requisition #: 316619

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.

Lumen is a global company of approximately 38,000 professionals dedicated to unleashing the world's digital potential. Lumen frees businesses from the legacy communication experiences holding them back today by making IT environments more user-friendly and intuitive. Our experience-first approach to networking, edge cloud and cybersecurity connects people, data and apps―quickly, securely and effortlessly. We ignite business growth and accelerate innovation for 8 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world.