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Requisition Number: 76564

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning Optical Communications (COC) is seeking a Federal Account Manager to lead strategic sales growth within key federal government accounts across the United States. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of high-priority accounts, executing coordinated sales plans to expand Corning's presence in fiber-optic infrastructure and enterprise networking solutions. This is a remote, home-based position in the Central US region with up to 50% travel. 

• Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic federal accounts, meeting or exceeding sales targets for telecommunications and optical networking products
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships at key federal agencies, driving preference for Corning Optical Communications solutions through a structured account and contact management strategy
• Develop and execute annual federal account plans, identifying new business opportunities and coordinating with channel and federal reseller partners to grow market share
• Serve as a subject matter expert to Sales Engineers, federal customers, and channel partners; provide regular market intelligence on pricing, technology trends, and competitive landscape to internal marketing and product teams
• Maintain accurate opportunity forecasts and weekly activity reporting in Salesforce.com

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications 
• 5 + years experience selling to or through the federal government, directly or indirectly
• Knowledge of fiber-optic infrastructure and enterprise network solutions
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Based in the Central US region (home office)

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience engaging with or leading channel and federal reseller partner teams
• Familiarity with federal procurement vehicles and the broader federal IT and mission systems ecosystem
• International sales experience (Americas, EMEA, or Asia-Pacific)
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain clearance 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $96,148.00 - $132,204.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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