Principal, Senior Sales Manager

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, Sr. Sales Manager to lead a team supporting one of Zayo's largest Hyperscale Accounts. The successful Principal, Sr. Sales Manager will execute and drive team selling initiatives that develop customer relationships and drive sales of metro and national backbone solutions, as well as data center and corporate connectivity.

Location : This hybrid work position will consider applicants that reside in the Denver, Colorado metro area.

Our Principal, Sr. Sales Manager is responsible for providing coaching, leadership, and development to a team of Sales professionals, as well as providing sales leadership within Zayo. This role 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 ideal candidate has a strong understanding of telecommunications and Security with the ability to work on large, complex deals applying a consultative and trusted advisor approach.

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 . Working closely with Direct Sales and Product Groups Through coaching and technical sales, drive sale closure to shorten sales cycle and ensure sales goals and objectives are achieved

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 ten (10) years experience selling into large carrier accounts

Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience leading successful sales teams

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.

Are You Ready to Think Big?

At Zayo, we’re ambitious and authentic. Teamwork is how we get things done, whether it’s our focus on exceeding customer expectations or celebrating and growing our unique and dynamic culture. Our employees are driven and committed, with many options to connect and engage in our inclusive environment.

Welcome

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.