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Client Director - Telecoms

NCC Group

Industry
-
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Work mode
hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Annual salary
Not specified
Minimum experience
7+ years
Posted
20th October, 2026

Required skills

TelecommunicationsCustomer SuccessRevenue GrowthForecastingSalesforceCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder ManagementSolution SellingCybersecurityScheme

About the role

The Client Director is a senior strategic sales leader responsible for managing 1-2 high-value global accounts within the Telecommunications sector, acting as the primary relationship owner and trusted advisor. This role will bring significant experience working with Telecommunications business' with a strong understanding of the regulatory, operational, and risk challenges facing the sector. The role drives multi-year account growth through exceptional engagement, value creation, and orchestration of internal resources. The Client Executive will carry a £5M-£10M annual quota and work in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders including Pre-Sales Architects, Customer Success Managers, Sales Specialists, and Marketing. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Ownership:  
  • Serve as the executive sponsor and primary point of contact for 1-2 of global strategic accounts within the Telcos sector. 
  • Align internal resources to co-develop tailored solutions. 
Multi-Year Account Planning:  
  • Build and maintain detailed multi-year account plans, incorporating customer objectives, competitive intelligence, and a strategic roadmap for growth. 
Customer Engagement & Executive Alignment: 
  • Develop deep, trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders.  
  • Drive regular executive-level engagement and strategic business reviews. 
Revenue Growth & Renewal Strategy: 
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for renewal, cross-sell, and upsell.  
  • Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions in collaboration with Legal and Finance. 
Acquisition Expansion & Value- Based Solutioning:  
  • Lead efforts to expand footprint within the client through new use cases, divisions, or geographies. 
  • Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions aligned to client priorities and measurable outcomes. 
Value-Based Solutioning:  
  • Collaborate with Pre-Sales and Technical Architects to design and position solutions that align with customer priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. 
Internal Orchestration:  
  • Drive collaboration across internal teams (Customer Success, Sales Specialists, Product, Delivery, and Operations) to ensure solution alignment and customer success. 
Forecasting & Reporting:  
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date forecasts and deal progression in Salesforce. 
  • Proactively identify risk and opportunity areas in the pipeline. 
Customer Advocacy:  
  • Champion customer needs internally, inform product and services evolution, and participate in executive briefings or advisory boards where appropriate. 
Success Measures: 
  • Achievement of annual revenue and quota attainment (£5M-£10M). 
  • Year-over-year account growth and expansion into new business lines or regions. 
  • Customer retention, renewal rates, and Net Revenue Retention (NRR). 
  • Strategic alignment with client initiatives and satisfaction metrics (e.g., NPS, CSAT). 
  • Internal stakeholder feedback on collaboration, leadership, and execution. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Core Competencies 
  • Deep Telecoms expertise, including experience selling into and managing relationships within Telecommunications organisations. 
  • Strategic cross-functional leadership. 
  • Executive presence and stakeholder management. 
  • Solution selling and business case development. 
  • Opportunity origination and deal shaping. 
  • Cybersecurity services understanding. 
Key Attributes 
  • Inspiring - Motivates teams and clients toward ambitious goals; creates momentum. 
  • Visionary & Strategic - Communicates the “art of the possible” and navigates complex client ecosystems with structured growth plans. 
  • Execution-Oriented - Demonstrates a strong closing mentality, accountability, and resilience in high-stakes environments. 
  • Collaborative & Inclusive - Aligns cross-functional teams effectively; promotes transparency, trust, and mutual accountability. 
  • Commercially Fluent - Balances customer success with profitability; understands value creation and enterprise dynamics. 
  • Integrity & Customer Advocacy - Operates with honesty, ethical selling, and a relentless focus on long-term client outcomes. 

Job Benefits

  • Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
  • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
  • Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
  • Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
  • Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
  • Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
  • Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

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