Regional Account Manager

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Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities‑based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and publicly traded on the NASDAQ 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. Its all‑optical IP network backbone delivers services in over 228 markets worldwide, enabling large‑bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices and superior customer support via end‑to‑end service delivery and monitoring.

It offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off (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.

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $19.23 – $24.03 per hour or $40,000 – $50,000 per year.

Commission:
Each sale earns commissions based on product type:

• 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 – $36.05 per hour or $40,000 – $75,000 per year, based on structured tenure and performance pay increases.

Specific offers are determined by experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

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

• 0–2+ years of solid sales experience.
• 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 related software.

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. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof or apply for an accommodation.

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

To apply for the Regional 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