National Account Manager

Company Overview

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 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 built one of the largest and highest‑capacity IP networks in the world, enabling large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support through end‑to‑end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan provide unlimited earning potential. Cogent offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and 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.

Base Salary Pay Range: $19.23–$38.46 per hour or $40,000–$80,000 per year (starting/initial).
Commission Structure:

• 50%–150% of one month’s MRCs (monthly recurring charges)
• 1/12 of one‑time NRCs (non‑recurring charges)
• 1/24 of burst fees

Tenured Base Salary Pay Range: $19.23–$48.07 per hour or $40,000–$100,000 per year, based on achievement of structured tenure‑based and performance‑based pay increases.

• Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory, focusing on mid‑market and non‑named national accounts (up to 500–999 employees).
• Generate new business through direct calling, email and other outreach, working directly with key decision makers.
• Support prospecting and selling with field activities such as building visits, lobby events, property‑management relationships and face‑to‑face meetings.
• Leverage consultative and relationship‑building techniques to identify current and future connectivity solutions.
• Position Cogent services for new business to customers and prospects.
• Achieve monthly revenue goals by selling into large commercial and retail buildings, office parks and professional campuses.

• Previous sales experience with a track record of success (recent experience strongly preferred).
• Strong prospecting and research skills to identify, qualify and generate new business.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a CRM is a plus.
• College degree preferred but not required.

This in‑office position is 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. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt.

By applying for this position, I understand the role is in‑office and agree to abide by Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

To apply for this National Account Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to

• Entry Level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Telecommunications

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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