Regional Account Manager

Company

Cogent Communications is a multinational, 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, private network services, IPv4 address leasing, optical transport services and data center colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 228 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. Structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers unlimited earnings potential.

Cogent offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO (20 days per year), short and long term disability, life insurance, holidays, family leave (three weeks per year), 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Starting / Initial Base Salary Pay Range: $19.23–$24.03 per hour or $40,000–$50,000 per year.

Commission Structure:

• 50%–150% of one month’s MRCs (monthly recurring charges)
• 1/12 of one-time NRCs (non-recurring charges)
• 1/24 of Burst

Tenured Base Salary Pay Range: $19.23–$36.05 per hour or $40,000–$75,000 per year based on structured tenure and performance-based pay increases.

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and business needs.

• Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and prospecting efforts through a high volume of direct calling and emailing.
• Strategize with the Sales Management team on selling into the region’s largest commercial and retail buildings, office parks, and professional campuses.
• Compliment prospecting and selling efforts with fieldwork such as building walks, lobby events, property management relationships, and face‑to‑face customer meetings.
• Learn how to understand a customer’s needs and then educate them on the connectivity solutions Cogent can provide via consultative and relationship‑building techniques.
• Consistently update your efforts in the Customer Relationship Management system.
• Achieve targeted monthly revenue goals.

• 0–2+ years of solid sales experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and related software.

This is an in‑office position five days a week to best support your success, allowing for focused mentorship, training, and personal coaching.

To apply for the Regional Account Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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