Global 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.

Starting / Initial Base Salary Pay Range: $19.23 - $43.26 per hour or $40,000 – $90,000 per year.

Commission:

• 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 - $52.88 per hour or $40,000 - $110,000 per year based on achievement of structured tenure‑based and performance‑based pay increases.

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

• Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and hunting to target market segments of IP Transit, Content creators/hosters, Carriers/wholesalers and Netcentric companies.
• Through direct calling, email and contact efforts you will identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities by working directly with Key Decision Makers.
• Complement prospecting and selling efforts through onsite customer meetings as needed.
• Use consultative and relationship‑building selling techniques to identify current and future connectivity solutions.
• Help Cogent customers and prospects by positioning our services for new business by leveraging the global network footprint that includes commercial and retail buildings, carrier‑neutral hotels, data centers and colocation facilities.

• 3‑8+ years of solid, B2B sales experience in a telecom arena with collocation, wholesale experience and data transit and transport.
• Proven experience with a track record of success in a direct hunting, B2B sales role and quota achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify and generate new business through extensive prospecting and research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and a CRM are 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.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that it is an in‑office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

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

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Telecommunications

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