Wholesale Account Director (Carriers)

Alexander Rhodes Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecoms infrastructure provider in the UK is seeking a Wholesale Account Director to drive strategic sales efforts in the Carrier sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of selling complex telecoms solutions, alongside deep knowledge of the Carrier ecosystem. This role involves leading sales strategy, developing key accounts, and building long-term relationships within a fast-growing company. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are essential, as well as the ability to work autonomously in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of selling complex telecoms infrastructure solutions into carriers.
• Deep understanding of the Carrier ecosystem and established contacts.
• Expert knowledge of telecoms connectivity, including dark fibre.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales strategy for fibre infrastructure solutions.
• Achieve annual revenue targets through contract wins.
• Develop key carrier accounts and build relationships.

Skills

Selling complex telecoms infrastructure solutions

Understanding of the Carrier ecosystem

Strong industry network

Knowledge of telecoms connectivity

Commercially astute contract negotiation

Excellent relationship-building skills

Organised and motivated

Job description

Wholesale Account Director (Carriers)

Sector: Telecoms connectivity and full fibre solutions

Reports to: Chief Sales Officer

Location: Remote, WFH with client visits and limited office time

Key Customer Segments: UK and International Carriers

The Company

UK provider of full fibre networks and connectivity solutions. One of the UK's fastest growing infrastructure businesses. UK based, owned and founder led. Enterprise B2B and wholesale specialists.

The Role

We need a highly driven Account Director to lead strategic sales efforts into the UK and international Carrier sector, with a specific focus on fibre infrastructure and high-capacity infrastructure solutions. Working within the Major Business team, they will be responsible for mapping the Carrier landscape to establish priority targets, building a pipeline of qualified opportunities, and driving top line revenue growth. The Account Director will be accountable for shaping the go-to-market strategy for fibre infrastructure and high-capacity connectivity sales into the Carrier sector, building long-term relationships with key industry players, and securing large-scale, complex contracts to support network expansion and transformation across the UK. Carriers are a critical customer segment and this pivotal role combines commercial leadership, deep sector knowledge, and strategic execution. Success in this role will lead to team building and the eventual ownership of the Carrier customer segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading sales strategy and execution for fibre infrastructure solutions into the UK and global carrier market, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives
• Achieving annual revenue and sales targets through strategic engagement and contract wins in the carrier space
• Developing and owning key carrier accounts, building deep and trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities, including network build partnerships, co-investment models, and joint go-to-market initiatives
• Creating and shaping tailored propositions for carriers, including dark fibre and other high-capacity connectivity solutions
• Collaborating cross-functionally across finance, operations, delivery, and partner teams to ensure successful customer onboarding and service delivery
• Ensuring all activities meet stringent regulatory, legal, and security obligations

Candidate Profile

• ☑ Proven track record of selling complex telecoms infrastructure solutions, ideally fibre-based, into carriers or similar enterprise-level partners with established contacts in the sector.
• ☑ Deep understanding of the Carrier ecosystem in the UK and abroad – from Tier 1 global players to specialists operating in vertical markets.
• ☑ Strong industry network and respected reputation in the UK telecoms or digital infrastructure sectors, experience managing large strategic accounts and multi-stakeholder relationships.
• ☑ Expert knowledge of telecoms connectivity, including dark fibre, managed fibre, and high-capacity Ethernet.
• ☑ Understanding of the technical, commercial, and regulatory landscape around fibre infrastructure in the UK.
• ☑ Commercially astute, with the ability to structure, negotiate and close high value, long-term contracts.
• ☑ Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
• ☑ Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset, excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• ☑ Organised, motivated, self-starting - comfortable working autonomously using your own initiative to achieve results with micromanagement.

Application Process

The best way to apply for this role is to email a short precis (c.250 words) to: [e-mail]. Describe your fit for this role in the most concise way possible and I will respond as soon as I'm able, but no later than two working days. Any issues or if you need immediate feedback, please call me directly on 07834 585199.