Strategic Account Specialist - Government and Education, Spectrum Business

Job Details Position Type: Full Time Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date Posted: Date posted 09/29/2025 Areas of interest: Enterprise Sales, Sales Requisition Number: 2025-62607 Business unit: Spectrum Business SCM220 This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Ready to guide government and education clients through the selection of fiber‑based networking and managed solutions? You can do that. Do you want to prospect daily to generate opportunities and build a funnel? As a Strategic Account Specialist at Spectrum Business, you can do that. Provides modern enterprise technology solutions that meet the unique needs of some of the country’s biggest brands. If you’re looking to build your most successful career, support client growth and work alongside intelligent, driven professionals, you can do that. We're ready to go all in on your future and create an engaging environment. Be part of the connection You partner with government, K‑12 and university clients and highlight how our telecommunications products can resolve their complex technology needs. After completing our award‑winning training, you provide dedicated account management and proactively pursue new clients using email campaigns, cold calling, discovery calls, appointment setting and client presentations. How you can make a difference Complete our 10‑week paid sales training that won a Brandon Hall Group gold award for excellence in Best Advance in Sales Enablement and Performance Tools. Consult with established and prospective clients to develop product solutions. Navigate government and education procurement processes to set up successful sales. Deliver product proposals and presentations to decision‑makers and conduct negotiations. Travel to client sites to manage field sales activities. Field‑based sales roles have fluidity between home, client location and office locations. The expectation is that you are primarily out in front of clients. Identify target markets, industries and contacts to expand product portfolio. Encourage client retention through coordinated efforts with multiple internal teams. What you bring to Spectrum Business Required qualifications Experience : Three or more years of sales experience as a proven sales performer; Three or more years of outside telecommunications‑related sales experience. Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Skills : Network building, negotiation, closing and interpersonal English communication skills. Abilities : Quick learner, deadline‑driven and the ability to multitask. Availability : Travel to and from assigned territories and company facilities. Valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications Two or more years of experience in B2B sales selling data, voice, cloud or video solutions. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience working with state and local government or education. Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum