Sales Director - Detroit, MI

Cogent Communications

Detroit, MI

Full Time

Director

120k-140k

15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 216 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. A full benefits package takes effect within 30 days of employment. Matching 401k and stock options are also included.

Key Responsibilities

Leading a sales team of Sales Managers along with their reps.
Developing and executing a Sales Strategy to meet the assigned new revenue quota.
Maintaining direct customer contact as a major part of the role.
Leading, coaching, and training the managers and sales reps in the sale of Cogent Products.

Requirements

Candidates must have a proven track record of success selling Telecom/Technology products.
Candidates must have experience finding new business.
Strong team leadership and management experience, including managing Sales Managers.
Motivated, driven, and exhibit great work-ethic.
Experience welcoming a challenge and being goal-oriented.
A college degree is preferred.
Proficiency with PC-based applications such as Word, Excel, and CRM Systems is a plus.
Some travel will be required.

Nice to Have

Experience managing Sales Managers.
Proficiency with CRM systems.
College degree.

Qualifications

Proven success in selling Telecom/Technology products.
Experience in finding new business.
Management experience with sales teams.

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package within 30 days of employment.
Matching 401k and stock options.
Unlimited earning potential.
Supportive and fast-paced work environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company.
Promotion from within based on performance.

Working at Cogent Communications

Cogent is a financially stable, fast-growing organization with a strong balance sheet. The company provides an exciting environment that supports individual and team achievements, promotes top performers into leadership roles, and values growth and opportunity within the organization.

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