Cogent Communications Group, Inc

Sales Director - Atlanta, GA

Cogent Communications Group, Inc$120K — $140K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Candidates should be motivated and exhibit a strong work ethic.
  • Focus on accomplishments rather than years of experience.
  • Proven success in selling Telecom/Technology products is essential.
  • Experience in finding new business opportunities is required.
  • Strong leadership and management experience, specifically with Sales Managers, is a must.
  • A college degree is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Proficiency in PC applications like Word, Excel, and CRM systems is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Sales Managers and their representatives.
  • Develop and execute a Sales Strategy to achieve new revenue targets.
  • Engage directly with customers as a primary duty.
  • Coach and train Sales Managers and representatives on Cogent Products sales.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
  • Bonuses and stock options available.
  • Fun and fast-paced work environment with unlimited support.
  • Recognition of individual and team achievements.
  • Opportunities for career growth within a financially stable, fast-growing organization.
Full Job Description
Compensation Package: Competitive Base Range $120,000-$140,000, Uncapped Commission, Bonuses, Stock Options, Benefits.

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Responsibilities

  • This position is responsible for leading a sales team of Sales Managers along with their reps.
  • The Sales Director will develop and execute a Sales Strategy to meet the assigned new revenue quota.
  • Direct customer contact will comprise a major portion of this assignment.
  • The individual will be responsible for leading, coaching, and training the managers and sales reps in the sale of Cogent Products.


Qualifications:

  • We're looking for candidates that welcome a challenge, are motivated, driven and exhibit great work-ethic.
  • It's not about the number of years of experience you have; it's about what you accomplished in those years of experience.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record of success selling Telecom/Technology products.
  • Candidate must have experience finding new business.
  • Candidate must have strong team leadership and management experience and MUST have experience managing Sales Managers.
  • A college degree is preferred.
  • Proficiency with PC based applications such as Word, Excel and CRM Systems a plus.
  • Some travel will be required.


What we have to offer:

Cogent is a financially stable fast-growing organization. We are cash flow positive and have one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry. We provide an exciting opportunity to lead a sales team with unlimited earning potential, in a fun fast-paced environment that provides unlimited support and recognizes individual and team achievements. You will be a part of an organization that is experiencing tremendous growth, providing our team members opportunities to grow within the company and Cogent has a reputation for promoting our top performing team members into leadership roles.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position.

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About Cogent Communications Group, Inc

Cogent Communications is a multinational internet service provider based in Washington, D.C. The company was founded in 1999 and provides services such as internet access, Ethernet transport, and colocation services. Cogent Communications operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, with over 100 data centers worldwide. The company has been recognized for its low latency and high-speed internet services.
Learn more about Cogent Communications Group, Inc
Size
1,001 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.2 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$568 million
NASDAQ

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