Brad Olson

Brad Olson

Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Product and Sales Management and Quota Bearing Sales

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Indirect Channel Product Marketing Manager

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      1973 - 1977
      BA Journalism
    • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

      1991 - 1994
      Master's Degree Telecommunications Management
  • Experience

    • CenturyLink

      Mar 1980 - Sept 2012
      Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Product and Sales Management and Quota Bearing Sales

      Provided custom research to CenturyLink Wholesale's Sales force in support of their account plans, RFP responses and offer development. Previous to this I managed both Product and Sales teams and provided regulatory witnessing on behalf of the products I managed. I started out my career in quota bearing sales.

    • Lumen Technologies

      Sept 2012 - now

      Develop and communicate Product and Process improvements to our valued Channel Partners to ensure their success Currently working in the Customer Success organization where I am responsible for developing segment strategy. Responsibilities include developing go to market plans, plays and offers and assisting in developing marketing campaigns for both the Indirect (Channel Partner) and Direct channels. I represented Lumen Wholesale to Industry Analysts, did competitive research both on a scheduled basis and custom research in support of customer meetings, proposals and RFP responses.

      • Indirect Channel Manager

        Feb 2020 - now
      • Segment Strategy Manager

        Nov 2019 - Feb 2022
      • Industry Analyst Relations Manager

        Sept 2012 - Nov 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Analyst Relations Professional

      Knowedge Capital Group
    • Pragmatic Marketing

      Pragmatic Marketing
    • Network Exerperience and Training

      Dakota County Technical College