Sales Director - San Francisco, CA

Cogent Communications

San Francisco, CA

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, specifically managing Sales Managers.
Motivated, driven, and exhibit great work-ethic.
Experience in sales, not necessarily years, but demonstrated accomplishments.
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.
Experience in Telecom/Technology sales.

Qualifications

Proven success in selling Telecom/Technology products.
Experience in finding new business.
Management experience with Sales Managers.
College degree (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package that takes effect within 30 days of employment.
Matching 401k and stock options.
Unlimited earning potential.
Opportunities for growth within the company.
A fun, fast-paced environment that provides unlimited support and recognizes individual and team achievements.

Working at Cogent Communications

Cogent is a financially stable, fast-growing organization with one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry. The company promotes top performers into leadership roles and values individual and team achievements, providing opportunities for growth within a supportive and dynamic environment.

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