Sales Manager - Overland Park, KS

Cogent Communication; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking an in-office Account Manager leader to hire, train and grow a team selling DIA, Ethernet, Colocation and IP Transit on a regional, national and global level.

You will drive revenue, manage pipelines and coach reps to exceed targets, with emphasis on time management and performance metrics. This role requires travel and a strong track record in sales leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record selling Cogent’s product set.
• Experience finding new business and leading a sales team.
• College degree preferred; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop AMs for DIA, Ethernet, Colocation and IP Transit.
• Drive revenue and meet productivity objectives.
• Manage sales pipelines for multiple reps.
• Ensure effective time management to reach goals and metrics.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong work ethic

Leadership & coaching

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company 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 308 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.

Company 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 308 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

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position. Sales and industry experience are a MUST. Please be sure review the job description prior to sending resumes.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.