Cogent Communications Group, Inc

Sales Director - Austin, TX

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

Qualifications

  • Motivated and driven candidates who welcome a challenge.
  • Focus on accomplishments over years of experience.
  • Proven track record in selling Telecom/Technology products.
  • Experience in new business development.
  • Demonstrated team leadership and management experience, especially with Sales Managers.
  • Preferred college degree.
  • Familiarity with PC applications like Word, Excel, and CRM systems is advantageous.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Sales Managers and their representatives.
  • Develop and execute a tailored Sales Strategy to achieve new revenue quotas.
  • Engage directly with customers to enhance relationships and drive sales.
  • Coach, train, and support managers and sales reps in selling Cogent Products.
  • Monitor team performance and implement improvements to meet sales goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and bonuses.
  • Opportunity for stock options.
  • Benefits package included.
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment focused on team achievement.
  • Clear career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
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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