Telecom Sales Director - Lead High-Impact Teams

Cogent Communications; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) matching

Benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Sales Director in Minneapolis, MN for an in-office role. You will lead a sales team of Sales Managers and reps, and develop and execute a strategy to meet the assigned new revenue quota while maintaining direct customer contact.

The ideal candidate has a proven telecom/technology sales record, strong leadership and team management experience, and a demonstrated ability to find new business. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success selling Telecom/Technology products.
• Experience finding new business and growing revenue.
• Strong leadership and management of Sales Managers.
• College degree preferred; proficiency with common CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sales team of Sales Managers and reps.
• Develop and execute a Sales Strategy to meet revenue quotas.
• Direct customer contact will comprise a major portion of the role.
• Coach, train and motivate managers and reps in Cogent products.

Skills

Sales leadership

Telecom/Tech sales

New business development

Team management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Sales Director in Minneapolis, MN for an in-office role. You will lead a sales team of Sales Managers and reps, and develop and execute a strategy to meet the assigned new revenue quota while maintaining direct customer contact.

The ideal candidate has a proven telecom/technology sales record, strong leadership and team management experience, and a demonstrated ability to find new business. Some travel will be required.