Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Zayo is seeking a Principal, Senior Sales Manager to be responsible for providing coaching, leadership, and development to a team of Sales professionals, as well as providing sales leadership within Zayo. The Principal, Senior Sales Manager will drive the team to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals and provide guidance and counsel throughout the sales process to drive the sales cycle to closure.
The successful candidate will execute and drive team selling initiatives to develop customer relationships and drive sales of end user connectivity, metro and national backbone solutions, wireless infrastructure services and Edge Solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of telecommunications within the Enterprise space with the ability to work on large, complex deals applying a consultative and trusted advisor approach.
Location: This hybrid work position will consider applicants that reside in the Denver, Colorado metro area.
Responsibilities
Lead a team to generate sales revenue by actively promoting Zayo products and services to targeted account base
Provide coaching to team of Sales representatives in the sale of Zayo products and services to regional account patch
Oversee the teams’ recruiting, hiring, and training program; including participation in training new hires as they are on boarded.
Present proposals and manage customers though the sales process
Maintain current business relationships with customers, securing existing revenue on long-term commitments
Apply knowledge of customers, industry, and services to achieve revenue targets Identify, initiate contact with, and qualify potential customers
Track, analyze, and report on sales performance and activities in Zayo’s CRM tool and other reporting tools
Develop accurate and timely forecasts of sales and churn opportunities
Develop and maintain records of customer activity for reporting of sales and forecasts
Provide accurate and timely information to management
Coordinate closely with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained and revenue objectives met
Participate in the creation and delivery of high-level face-to-face sales presentations that demonstrate the latest Zayo products and services
Analyze customer requirements to understand how Zayo products and services can be applied to meet their needs and solve their problems
Keep abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies in order to best position Zayo in the marketplace
Collaboratively work as a part of a team while concurrently performing as an individual with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five (5) years experience selling within industry
Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience leading successful sales teams
Passion for coaching and developing entry-level talent
Strong financial acumen
Demonstrated success and consistency in achieving targeted sales goals
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional customer service and relationship building and maintaining skills
Thorough understanding of account management and the strategic selling process
Effective problem solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
A sense of urgency and desire to rapidly accelerate results and career with Zayo Group Sales
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diverse group of personalities; must be approachable, show respect for others and be able to present data with effective communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Salesforce a plus
Complete understanding of Zayo’s value proposition, products and services such as Ethernet, OCN, IP Transport, Dark Fiber, Custom Access, and Colocation
Knowledge and understanding of industry trends, cloud connectivity solutions, and infrastructure as a service. Strong experience and demonstrated success selling dark fiber and wavelengths solutions
Consistent focus on results and goal achievement. Strong teamwork skills
Ability to handle ambiguity and anticipate and quickly react to changes in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable presenting to an executive level audience and building confidence with senior decision makers
Ability to travel approximately 30-50% of the time
Estimated base salary range: $89,100 - $133,650 USD/annually. This role will be eligible for participation in the sales commission plan.
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The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Zayo Boulder, Colorado, USA Office
Our Boulder campus is located in the 29th Street Mall where employees can benefit from access to restaurants, retail, fitness and more!
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