Strategic National Accounts Growth Manager

Cogent Communications; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off 20 days

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Life insurance

Company holidays

Family leave (three weeks per year)

401(k) plan with employer match

Stock options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cogent Communications in Houston is seeking an energetic sales professional to identify and close new business within a regional territory, focusing on mid‑market and national accounts. You will generate and qualify prospects through direct calls and emails, attend field activities, and apply consultative, relationship‑driven selling to position Cogent’s connectivity solutions.

This in‑office role (five days a week) offers a base and commissions with earning potential tied to tenure,

Qualifications

• Recent sales experience with a proven track record.
• Ability to identify, qualify, and generate new business through extensive prospecting and research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work in a fast‑paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems is a plus.
• College degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within regional sales territory via sourcing and hunting in mid‑market and national accounts.
• Generate and qualify prospects through direct calls, emails, and other outreach, engaging key decision makers.
• Support prospecting and selling through field activities, such as walks, lobby events, and meetings.
• Apply consultative and relationship‑building techniques to identify current and future connectivity solutions.
• Position Cogent services for new business opportunities.
• Achieve monthly revenue goals by selling into large commercial buildings and campuses.

Skills

Prospecting & hunting

CRM systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree preferred but not required

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cogent Communications in Houston is seeking an energetic sales professional to identify and close new business within a regional territory, focusing on mid‑market and national accounts. You will generate and qualify prospects through direct calls and emails, attend field activities, and apply consultative, relationship‑driven selling to position Cogent’s connectivity solutions.

This in‑office role (five days a week) offers a base and commissions with earning potential tied to tenure,