Global Account Manager (GAM) - North America Company: Responsibilities: Hunting to Identify new business opportunities within global sales territory and target market segments of IP Transit, content creators/hosters, carriers/wholesalers and Netcentric companies. Through direct calling, email and other contact efforts you will identify, qualify, and generate these new business opportunities by working directly with Key Decision Makers.Compliment prospecting and selling efforts through onsite customer meetings as needed. Use consultative and relationship building selling techniques to identify current and futuer connectivity solutions. Help Cogent customers and prospects by positioning our services for new business by leveraging the global network footprint that includes commercial and retail buildings, carrier neutral hotels, data centers and colocation facilities. Qualifications: 3-8 years of solid, sales experience, preferably B2B and in the technology field.Proven experience with a track record of success in a direct hunting, B2B sales role and quota achievement. Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify and generate new business through extensive prospecting and research. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce are a plus.A college degree is preferred To apply for the National Account Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com . Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer