Regional Account Manager (RAM)

Cogent Communications Group • Charlotte, NC

108d • $40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Cogent Communications is seeking a Regional Account Manager (RAM) for the Charlotte, NC area. As a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access, private network services, and data center colocation services. The RAM will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, strategizing with the Sales Management team, and achieving targeted monthly revenue goals. This position offers a structured tenure pay increase and an uncapped commissions plan, providing unlimited earnings potential.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and prospecting efforts through a high volume of direct calling and emailing efforts.
• Strategize with your Sales Management team on how to sell into your 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 customer face-to-face meetings.
• Learn how to understand a customer's need and then educate them on the connectivity solutions that Cogent can provide to them via consultative and relationship-building selling techniques.
• Consistently update your efforts in our Customer Relationship Management system.
• Achieve targeted monthly revenue goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (20 days per year)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Holidays
• Family Leave (three weeks per year)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Stock options
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees