National Account Manager

Company

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities‑based ISP and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker CCOI. Cogent offers high‑speed Internet access, private network services, IPv4 address leasing, optical transport services, and data center colocation services. Its all‑optical IP backbone provides IP services in over 228 markets globally, enabling large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also provides superior customer support through end‑to‑end service control and network monitoring.

Base Salary: $40,000 – $80,000 per year (or $19.23 – $38.46 per hour). Commission: 50% – 150% of one month’s MRCs, 1/12 of one‑time NRCs, 1/24 of Burst. Tenured Base Salary: $40,000 – $100,000 per year (or $19.23 – $48.07 per hour) based on tenure and performance.

• Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and hunting focused on the Mid Market and non‑named National Account target market segments (up to 500 – 999 employees).
• Through direct calling, email and other contact efforts qualify, generate and close new business by working directly with key decision makers.
• Complement prospecting and selling efforts through field work such as building walks, lobby events, property management relationships, and customer face‑to‑face meetings.
• Leverage consultative and relationship‑building selling techniques to identify current and future connectivity solutions.
• Help Cogent customers and prospects position our services for new business.
• Achieve monthly revenue goals by selling into the nation's largest commercial and retail buildings; office parks and professional campuses.

• Previous sales experience, recent experience strongly preferred, with a track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify and generate new business through extensive prospecting and research.
• 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 a CRM a plus.
• A college degree is preferred but not required.

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

Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy that requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, including one booster shot against COVID‑19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

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

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development
• Telecommunications