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, Ethernet transport services and is one of the only US providers who own and operate their own fibre infrastructure spanning the US for diverse Wave connectivity. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 235 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.
Responsibilities:
This leadership position within the sales organization is responsible for leading a team of Sales Directors.
The RVP will execute the company sales strategy to meet the assigned new revenue quota and contribute more broadly influence policy affecting all of Sales.
The individual will be responsible for leading, coaching, and training the directors and sales reps in the sale of Cogent Products via one-on-one and group sessions within region.
Direct customer contract and moderate travel expected in this role.
Qualifications:
We’re looking for candidates that welcome a challenge, are motivated, driven and exhibit great work-ethic.
It’s not about the number of years of experience you have; it’s about what you accomplished in those years of experience.
Candidate must have strong team leadership and management experience and MUST have experience managing Sales Directors.
Candidates must have a proven record of accomplishment selling Telecom/Technology products.
Proficiency with metrics analysis including; conversion ratios, pipeline velocity and forecasting.
Proficiency with PC based applications such as Word, Excel and CRM Systems.
A college degree is preferred.
Fluent English, multi-lingual is a plus.
To apply for the Regional Sales VP – EU, AP position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com .
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.