Sales Director

C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ISP provider is seeking a Sales Director in Montreal. The role involves leading a sales team, developing strategies to meet revenue goals, and having direct customer contact. Ideal candidates are motivated and have a proven track record in Telecom/Technology sales, along with strong team leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive base salary of $120,000-$140,000, uncapped commission, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Stock options

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success selling Telecom/Technology products.
• Experience finding new business.
• Strong team leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sales team of Sales Managers and their representatives.
• Develop and execute a Sales Strategy to meet revenue quotas.
• Conduct direct customer contact to enhance sales.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Team leadership

Telecom/Technology sales

Customer relationship management

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access, private network services, IPv4 address leasing, optical transport services and data center colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 302 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you unlimited earnings potential. Group benefits are provided by RBC Insurance including; Group Life, Long Term Disability & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health, Dental care, Paramedical Services and EAP. Coverage takes effect upon commencement of employment. Further detail is provided on your first day during orientation.

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.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position five days a week to best support your success, allowing for focused mentorship, training, and personal coaching

To apply for the Montréal Sales Director position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.