Own a defined region as the sole sales leader. Prospect aggressively, secure 10+ owner meetings weekly, run consultative discovery sales, manage pipeline, work with in-office BD support, and close high-value B2B deals while traveling up to 75% overnight.
OUR MISSION
We firmly believe that small and medium-sized businesses are the most vital contributors to their communities. We strive every day to not only support the growth and profit improvement of American businesses, but to enrich the lives of the owners and their families. By supporting these businesses, we can directly impact the communities they serve. We meet businesses where they are. How can we help you move forward today?
Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level
We are looking for a top-performing sales professional ready to fully own their market and drive high-value sales. As the Regional Vice President of Business Development, you will step into an individual contributor role designed for an elite closer seeking to accelerate their career and earning potential. This is not an entry-level position; it’s a high-impact, high-reward opportunity for a proven hunter who thrives in a competitive, performance-based environment.
Why Cogent Analytics?
Cogent Analytics is a full-service business advisory firm that helps SMBs improve operations, profitability, and overall business health. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive through a consultative, data-driven approach. Unlike traditional firms, we remain engaged beyond initial projects through our proprietary Lifecycle Program, ensuring long-term client success.
Grow with Us!
Since 2014, we've grown from a team of six to over 240 professionals, supporting businesses across 36 states. Our success is directly linked to our clients' success, which has earned us industry recognition. As we continue to grow, we anticipate expanding our reach to all 48 contiguous U.S. states by the end of 2028.
*7x Inc. 5000 Honoree
*6x Triad Business Journal's Fast 50
*Inc. Power Partner (Recognized nationally for services to privately held SMBs)
As the sole RVP in your region, you will take ownership of your defined market, establishing yourself as a business leader through:
- Prospecting and Driving Business Development: Conduct outreach via calls, emails, and networking to secure 10+ meetings/week with business owners.
- High-Impact Sales Execution: Utilize a consultative sales approach to introduce Cogent’s Discovery Process, an expert-led business analysis designed to uncover opportunities for profitability and efficiency.
- Market Leadership & Brand Ambassadorship: Engage with business owners and key stakeholders in your region to build a strong presence and position Cogent as the go-to partner for business growth.
- Strategic Pipeline Ownership: Work closely with Cogent’s in-office business development team to maximize client-facing appointments, while driving your own pipeline growth and closing high-value deals.
- Performance-Driven Leadership: Your success is measured entirely by your ability to prospect, convert, and drive revenue. While business development and marketing provide support, you are accountable for your market’s performance.
- Aggressive Sales Targeting: Drive a minimum of 35 prospect touches per week, securing at least one Discovery commitment weekly.
We are seeking a proven sales professional who:
- Has 7+ years of executive-level, consultative B2B sales experience
- Is an expert prospector with a strong track record of engaging business owners and closing deals
- Is an autonomous, high-energy hunter who thrives in a competitive environment
- Has advanced CRM and software skills
- Can travel within their territory for in-person meetings (up to 75% overnight travel)
Ready to Own Your Market, Maximize Earnings, and Make a Lasting Impact in the Business Community?
If you are ready to step into a sales role that rewards top-tier performers, please share your resume and let's schedule a time to chat. I look forward to connecting!
#ZR
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Lead design and delivery of enterprise-grade integrations between Samsara and customer systems. Own architecture, implementation, mentorship, cross-functional coordination, troubleshooting, automation, and customer-facing technical enablement for complex B2B integrations.
Top Skills:
AWSAzureCodexConfluenceCursorGCPGitGleanJIRAKafkaMcpsNoSQLPower BIPubsubPythonRest ApisSQLTableauWebhooks
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales • Wearables • Design
Lead daily store operations to drive sales, profitability, and exceptional customer service. Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team; manage inventory, payroll, loss prevention, visual merchandising, scheduling, and local business plans. Serve as brand ambassador and ensure inclusive, results-driven store culture.
Top Skills:
Inventory Management SystemsLabor Management SystemsMS OfficeSales Reporting ToolsSocial Media
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • Esports • Big Data Analytics
Support and improve reliability, scalability, and performance of large-scale databases across cloud and on-prem. Build automation, Kubernetes operators, GitOps workflows, and tooling in Go or Python; implement observability, capacity planning, failover, backups, schema migrations, and self-healing systems; partner with application teams and leverage AI to improve operations and engineering productivity.
Top Skills:
AerospikeArgocdAurora MysqlClaudeCursorEksFluxcdGithub CopilotGitopsGkeGoKubernetesKubernetes OperatorsMcpMongoDBMySQLPersistent VolumesPostgresPulumiPythonRedisScylladbStatefulsetsTerraform
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
