ACCOUNT DIRECTOR SENIOR

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role 
 This is a senior & key position within the sales team who will be instrumental in refining and implementing a successful sales strategy to accelerate sales of our Managed Security Services beginning with the ANZ market. The successful candidate will already have strong relationships with key security decision makers in the market which we can leverage to accelerate our sales in this area. He/She will also be able to develop and hold strong relationships with key security decision makers in the market and influence them to consider Lumen MSS solutions for their business needs. The Main Responsibilities 
 Develops and manages relationships with customers HQ and/or decision making executives in ANZ market. Develops action plans to cross-sell and up-sell accounts to increase overall total customer spend with the company. Identifying and winning NEW high value and strategic enterprise customers to achieve targets Independently execute consultative selling with prospects to identify their gaps and problem statement, strategize with their stakeholders, derive a fit-for-purpose proposition, bids on, negotiates, and closes new sales opportunities in order to meet and exceed established sales and revenue quotas. Provides comprehensive account plans and strategies to win new business from new accounts. Demonstrates knowledge of the company’s entire security services offerings especially in Managed Security Services (MSS) and Professional Security Services.   Provides accurate and detailed weekly/monthly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities in order to meet or exceed sales quota requirements. Provides input to sales management about trends and changes taking place within the customer’s organization and makes recommendations about future courses of action necessary of the company towards improving its position with the customer. Collaborate closely with the Security Practice in Product Management & Practices team to ensure alignment in our narratives, solutions and portfolio strategy. What We Look For in a Candidate 
 Experience 7+ years sales experience in Security Services, preferably with Managed Security Services (MSS) and/or Professional Security Services. Strategic mindset with excellent business acumen and cybersecurity foundation Good understanding of Mitre ATT&CK framework, Threat hunting, MAS TRM, NIST and other cybersecurity standards and frameworks. Good understanding of Australian data privacy act and obligations under APP 1 and 11, CPS234, CPS230, Essential Eight, obligations for reporting cyber incidents to authorities and others. Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.  To establish a sales portfolio plan that set-out the strategy to achieve your key performance metrics and build a sustainable pipeline over the next 12-24 months. To develop and maintain in depth knowledge of the Prospects business and technology environment and drivers, relevant for the application of network IT services. Excellent network and access to CSOs / CISOs communities Ability to open doors with Senior Executives/CXO in the ANZ market Applying business and commercial fundamentals and success criteria to inform