Scott Baker
About Scott Baker
Scott Baker is a National Account Manager at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in sales and customer service, he has consistently exceeded sales quotas and contributed to significant client growth.
Current Role at Cogent Communications
Scott Baker serves as the National Account Manager at Cogent Communications, a position he has held since 2018. He operates in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he is responsible for managing key accounts and driving sales growth. His role involves developing strategies to enhance client relationships and expand the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at Cogent Communications
Before becoming National Account Manager, Scott Baker worked as a Regional Account Manager at Cogent Communications from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he exceeded sales quotas and contributed to the company's growth by signing over seven dozen new logos. He was recognized as a Top 10 Revenue Producer and achieved Presidents Club and Leaders Club status.
Sales Career Background
Scott Baker has extensive experience in sales and customer service. He worked at CenturyLink for 14 years in various roles, including Sales and Service Consultant and E-Commerce Sales and Service Consultant. His career also includes a position as Associate Manager at Home Depot and customer service roles at Hirshfield's, Inc.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Baker earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications with a minor in International Relations from St. Cloud State University, studying from 1989 to 1994. His foundational education includes high school studies at Mounds View Senior High School and White Bear Lake.
Achievements in Sales
Throughout his career, Scott Baker has secured contracts worth over a million dollars for Cogent Communications. He consistently ranked in the Top 10 Stack Rank positions for 2020 and 2021, showcasing his effectiveness in driving revenue and expanding the client base.