Sales Consultant

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How You Will Contribute

As a Sales Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in helping AT&T Business Services (ABS) capture the high-capacity wavelength market driven by AI demand. You will invigorate AT&T’s metro & long-distance wavelength sales by working with ABS product & sales teams, as well as cross-functionally with Ciena PLM, R&D, Strategy, Marketing, Commercial Management, and Services.

This is a business development role to help AT&T secure new beach heads. The ability to articulate and intercept market trends, as well as a keen understanding of the current market dynamics in the wavelength & fiber business segment is expected.

The Must Haves:

We are seeking an individual who can:

• Create and deliver precedent-setting solutions that measurably improve stakeholder (AT&T and Ciena) value
• Collaborate with and/or direct others across the account and across Ciena to meet business objectives consistent with the Account’s strategic plans
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of AT&T’s wavelength business, industry dynamics, and competitive landscape
• Stay ahead of market trends, providing strategic insights that align with our long-term business objectives
• Forge and nurture relationships with key AT&T leaders to become a credible, expert advisor
• Develop and execute innovative sales strategies to drive business growth in Ciena’s high-growth segments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including PLM, R&D, Strategy, Marketing, Commercial Management, and Service to achieve comprehensive business goals
• A Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum of 5 years in networking sales, engineering, strategic account management, business development, or marketing
• In-depth knowledge of the telecommunications industry, both supply & demand side (i.e., commercial models including waves, dark fiber, hybrid, spectrum leases, MOFN / PDN), as well as Ciena’s wavelength solutions
• Demonstrated ability to compete creatively and effectively in high-growth product segments
• Excellent communicator and presenter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A growth-oriented mindset, complemented by resilience, transparency, and a collaborative spirit
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to meet business needs

Pay Range:

The annual total target compensation pay range for this position is $224,800 - $371,300 USD.  This includes both base and incentive compensation.

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