Sales Manager, Atlanta, GA

Cogent Communications; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a sales leadership role to build and guide a team selling DIA, Ethernet, Colocation and IP Transit to SMB, Corporate and Enterprise clients globally. You will drive revenue, manage pipelines and mentor AMs across regions to meet ambitious targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data-driven pipeline discipline, travel readiness, and a track record of scaling sales organizations within a global ISP environment.

Qualifications

• Experience selling Cogent’s product set.
• Proven ability to develop new business.
• Strong leadership, coaching and management experience.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop a diverse team of AMs in selling DIA, Ethernet, Colocation and IP Transit.
• Drive and exceed sales revenue and productivity objectives.
• Manage and utilize pipeline management for each sales rep.
• Prioritize time management to achieve set goals/metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Sales excellence

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Cogent Communications is a global, 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 and Ethernet transport 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.

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:

• 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.

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

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.