Cogent Talent Solutions

Own and drive business development in a defined region through prospecting, consultative sales, and market leadership to meet aggressive sales targets. | 7+ years executive-level consultative B2B sales experience, expert prospecting and closing skills, advanced CRM proficiency, and ability to travel extensively within territory. | 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) \n 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) \n $150,000 - $350,000 a year Location: In-person consultative sales role in your region *Must currently reside in the hiring market. Compensation Level: First-year OTE: $150-175K+ | Second-year OTE: $225K+ | Top performers earning $300K+ *Full time W2 employment with competitive benefits package: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance | Life Insurance | HSA/FSA | 401(k) \n 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!

Drive business development and sales in a defined region through prospecting, consultative selling, and market leadership to meet aggressive sales targets. | 7+ years of executive-level consultative B2B sales experience, strong prospecting and closing skills, advanced CRM/software skills, and ability to travel extensively for in-person meetings. | 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) $150,000 - $350,000 a year Location: In-person consultative sales role in your region *Must currently reside in the hiring market. Compensation Level: First-year OTE: $150-175K+ | Second-year OTE: $225K+ | Top performers earning $300K+ • Full time W2 employment with competitive benefits package: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance | Life Insurance | HSA/FSA | 401(k) 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! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply for this job

Develop and submit fire sprinkler system drawings using AutoCAD and HydraCAD, coordinate with contractors and vendors, ensure code compliance, and manage project schedules and budgets. | Ability to read construction drawings, knowledge of fire protection industry and related software, strong communication and leadership skills, and ability to work with general contractors and codes officials. | Our client is an award winning locally owned family company in business for nearly 50 years. They work on many of the largest projects in the Nashville area and are constantly growing. Their People have been the key to their success and they treat their people like family! They offer excellent pay and benefits, career advancement and job stability. Don’t just work anywhere, become part of this family! They are growing rapidly and has an immediate need for this role. \n Qualifications Ability to read and interpret construction drawings is required Knowledge and experience working with computers is required. Experience in the Fire Protection / Automatic Sprinkler industry is preferred. Knowledge working with the following software is preferred; Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit & Navisworks), Hydratec (HydraCAD, HydraCAD for Revit, Hydralist & Hydracalc) and/or HASS calculation program Demonstration of relationship building, customer service and interpersonal skills is required. Problem solving, leadership and listening skills is required. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, is required. Ability to learn quickly, is required. Responsibilities Develop drawings for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, which are to be installed in commercial and residential buildings. These drawings will be produced in accordance with the building set of construction drawings, so the ability to read construction plans is a must. Drawings must be submitted to and approved by both the OAC team (Owner, Architect, Engineer and General Contractor) and the Building Codes office. Drawings must be designed in accordance with applicable codes, so a thorough understanding of NFPA codes is necessary. Drawings are produced using both AutoCAD and HydraCAD software in 2-D and 3-D applications. Coordination between trades is necessary whether it be done in an old-school application or performed using BIM software in a 3-D model. The A/S System piping must be sized based upon the available water supply. A hydraulic analysis is performed using either Hydratec or HASS software. Fabrication lists are provided with Hydratec software. All A/S piping is prefabricated by a third party fabrication shop and shipped to the jobsite for installation. Work closely with the General Contractor to ensure the project is installed: In compliance with the construction drawings, on schedule, and within budget. Drawings must be approved and fabrication lists be prepared on time in order to meet the construction schedule. Changes to the scope of the project must be identified, and change order requests must be submitted to the G.C. for incorporation into the project scope. Work closely with our co-workers. Common material purchases will be coordinated through our shop manager. Pipe installation will be coordinated through both our field superintendent and our field crews. Change order requests will be coordinated with our sales staff. Job site visits will be required to ensure that our installation is being installed in accordance with our approved sprinkler drawings. Job site visits will also be required to attend scheduled meetings with the General contractor. Establish relationships with general contractors, vendors, codes officials and co-workers to establish a profitable project. We want the G.C. to look forward to working with us again. We want codes officials to know that we do our absolute very best to meet all applicable codes. We want our vendors and coworkers to enjoy working with us. Additional responsibilities, as assigned Benefits Competitive pay for the Middle Tennessee area. Regular Pay Increases Advancement Opportunities Local work with occasional overnight travel Weekly Paychecks Excellent benefits including paid vacation & holidays, health, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401k retirement plan Company provided work attire, hats, & safety equipment \n $65,000 - $85,000 a year \n #ZR