Compensation Package: Competitive Base Range $90,000-$120,000, Uncapped Commission, Bonuses, Stock Options, Benefits, 401k, and more!

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

Responsibilities:

The Sales Manager is responsible for leading a direct sales team of 7 to 10 Regional, National and Global Account Managers. The Sales Manager will develop and execute a Sales Strategy to meet and exceed the assigned team quota. Direct customer contact will comprise a major portion of this role. The Sales Manager reports to the Director of Sales.

• Responsible for hiring, training and developing a diverse team of AMs in the sale of DIA, Ethernet Point-to-Point, Colocation and IP Transit into the SMB, Corporate and Enterprise market segments on a regional, national and global level.
• Drive, meet and exceed sales revenue and productivity objectives.
• Manage and utilize pipeline management for each sales rep.
• Work on time management to ensure efficiency in achieving goals /metrics set for AMs.

Qualifications:

• We're looking for candidates that welcome a challenge, are motivated, driven and exhibit strong work-ethic.
• It's not about the number of years of experience you have; it's about what you've accomplished in those years of experience.
• Candidates must have: a proven track record of success selling Cogent's product set, experience finding new business, strong team leadership, coaching and management experience.
• A college degree is preferred.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and PC based applications such as Word and Excel a must.
• 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.

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