Account Director, Carrier

And environmental performance.
About Our Company:Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the position:This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing sales organization as well as your career in Data Center / Colocation sales. You will be responsible for generating incremental revenue through a named-account base combined with new logo outreach to carrier and network service provide customers across the entire Cologix North American platform.
Primary responsibilities will include solution-based consultative selling, contract lifecycle management, customer and partner referrals as well as outbound prospecting to a target account segment.
You will carry an individual quota and will be responsible for retiring that quota on a quarterly basis. Demonstrable understanding of the data center, real estate and telecommunications industries is required. Must always display the highest integrity, be fully capable with all internal and external communications to the organization, and exhibit strong funnel management, forecasting and quota attainment discipline.
What you do daily:
Proactively Identify new opportunities within existing customer base
Successfully prospect new opportunitiesPartner with Carrier customers in strategic expansion projects/opportunities to create a long-term benefit for both Cologix and our carrier customers
Maintain existing revenue and reduce churn
Navigate aggressive targets to grow company value while acting as a strong customer advocate
Exhibit diplomacy in building revenue streams that are mutually profitable for the company and solve the customer needs
Collaborate with internal teams including commercials, operations, customer experience and marketing to generate and close opportunities
Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, market pricing and strategy
Account Planning, revenue forecasting and opportunity management
Participate in trade shows and local area networking events (as possible)
Manage CRM discipline for a high volume of activity
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)
Minimum 5 years proven success in solution based b2b selling in the Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure or Data Center sector
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Disciplined in the use of CRM tool for forecasting and sales activity tracking
French / English Bi-Lingual fluency a plus
Technical understanding of the below preferred:
Data Center Infrastructure
Power Infrastructure
Telco Connectivity
Cloud, AI and Hyperscale connectivity
Must be articulate with a demonstrated consultative capability
Organized
Competitive personality
Thorough understanding of the sales process
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Critical listener with effective questioning
Self-starter that does not need constant supervision to be effective
Able to manage a high level of activity
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.
Cologix employees are responsible for:
Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.
Benefits:We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
Health savings account
Accrued Vacation
Company paid holidays
Retirement Plan (RSP) with employer match
Mental Wellness Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Recognition Platform
Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.
This position will also be eligible for commission.
This posting is for an existing vacant position.
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