Requirements
Candidates should have proven leadership experience in a similar wholesale telecommunications role and a track record of winning significant sales opportunities. They should also demonstrate experience developing bids for new and existing customers, understanding the relevant industry and markets, aligning executive-level stakeholders, and forecasting accurately.
Job Description
Base location: Reading - hybrid working 2 days per week in the office
Salary: £ : £neg dep on experience + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing
Working Pattern: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
What is the Role?
Focused on New Business and account management of Data Centre Providers, Hyperscalers and Carriers; this role provides the opportunity to lead highly skilled teams through the sales cycle of transformation-led long-term deals to successful conclusion. Reporting to the DCC Sales Director, will have accountability for identifying, qualifying and setting the approach for their Major Projects and for engaging directly with the customer. Commercially aware, the Account Director will be comfortable dealing within complexity and managing stakeholders at CxO level.
What do I need?
- Proven experience in a similar role in the Wholesale telecoms sector as a leader, influencer and winner of significant sales opportunities.
- Direct or matrix leadership of muti-disciplined teams within a New Business sales environment
- Strong, demonstrable experience of identifying and developing bids with both new and existing customers
- A good understanding of the industry and markets in which Neos Networks operates
- Ability to work with executive level internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment around opportunities
- Forecasting accuracy through the sales cycle of each Major Project
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact careers@neosnetworks.com
Skills
About Neos Networks
We’re Neos Networks, a leading B2B telecoms provider with Britain’s biggest business-dedicated network. Our high capacity fibre network is transforming connectivity for Critical National Infrastructure and businesses across the UK. Our goal is to provide connectivity for the future, enabling businesses nationwide to meet the growing demands of AI, 5G and IoT. We empower you to deliver your digital-first vision. We enable you to grow in an increasingly data-hungry world. Connect and scale your business nationwide with: ● Dedicated Internet Access (DIA): High-speed, private internet from 10Mbps to 10Gbps ● Business Ethernet: High-capacity connectivity up to 100Gbps ● Optical Wavelengths: Ultrafast, low latency connectivity up to 400Gbps ● Dark Fibre: Complete control over your network with near limitless scale ● SD-WAN: Connect, control, optimise and protect your multisite business Why Neos Networks? ✅ UK-wide network – connect in 90+ data centres and 600+ PoPs across the UK. ✅ Future-ready connectivity – scale from 10Mbps to 400Gbps for AI, 5G and IoT. ✅ Fast, competitive pricing – quickly compare connectivity prices across the UK with LIVEQUOTE. ✅ Trusted, reliable partner – connecting UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) for over 20 years. ✅ Industry-leading customer service – 24/7 UK-based support with some of the best NPS in the sector. From telecoms, energy and emergency services to media and banking, we supercharge organisations with high capacity, low latency networks – making connectivity work for you.
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