Intern - Technical Business Development Manager - Summer 2023

Company: Lumen
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

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 an intern within our Product and Marketing organization, you will experience Lumen's target customer business needs and technical requirements, competitive environment and Lumen's global product line and practices to provide a comprehensive solution and SoW to the customer. -Responsibilities include assisting the sales organization in the identification of potential opportunities for consulting, professional and managed services at new prospects as well as existing customers, proposing, and closing solutions to new business opportunities, creation and refinement of solutions that include multiple services, creation of proposals and RFP responses, Statements of Work, pricing, customer negotiations and transitioning to the delivery teams.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE
Education Requirements
Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior or master's level education status at the start of the internship, graduating August 2023 - June 2024.

Major/Degree: In pursuit of degree in Business Administration, IT, CS or similar.

Proficiency and understanding of:
Understand the requirements of each task and discuss the approach with more senior members of the team.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Technology background is a plus

Ability to change priorities
Professional Attributes:
Strong drive for results and taking initiative
Ability to be resourceful and adaptable
Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with business partners and drive the conversation.

Flexible and adapts well to change
Critical Skills needed to be successful:
Detail oriented - able to clearly and accurately express technical details in an understandable format
Eager to learn - Technology is constantly changing, and having the drive to learn new technology and apply it is essential to success
Team Player - You'll need to rely on other people to be complete the project, and need to work well with others

Problem-Solver - you will need to be able to analyze a situation and make recommendations for resolutions, sometimes these answers are not obvious

Work Setting
This position will be fully remote, work from home.

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

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 #: 317703
When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. -Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or -your current role. -Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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.
NOTE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.

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