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 you unlimited earnings potential. Cogent offers a full benefits package including; 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, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation Package: Competitive Base Range $150,000 - $170,000, Uncapped Commission, Bonuses, Stock Options, Benefits, 401k, and more!

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

Responsibilities:

• This leadership position within the sales organization is responsible for leading a team of Premier Account Directors.
• The VP of Premier Accounts will execute the company sales strategy to maintain and grow the revenue of existing accounts while identifying and closing new premier accounts.
• The individual will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of tenured successful individual contributors.
• 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 a revenue-based defined account list.
• Candidates must have a proven record of selling Transit, Transport, and WAN services to Carriers and large enterprises globally.
• 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.

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

COVID-19 Policy: Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated (including booster shots when eligible) 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 is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

To apply for the Vice President of Premier Accounts position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.