CRH PLC

National Accounts Manager (Long Haul Fiber Projects)

CRH PLC$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-12+ years in enterprise or strategic sales within telecommunications, networking, or infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated success selling to hyperscalers or large fiber/network operators.
  • In-depth knowledge of long-haul and metro fiber network design and deployment.
  • Expertise in managing complex, high-value sales with long cycles.
  • Established relationships with major players in the fiber and hyperscaler market.
  • Familiarity with dark fiber, IRUs, and capacity leasing.

Responsibilities

  • Own relationships with targeted hyperscalers and fiber builders.
  • Develop multi-year account strategies for network expansion.
  • Identify and close high-value opportunities in network projects.
  • Navigate complex decision-making environments and stakeholder groups.
  • Position scalable solutions that optimize transport and costs.
  • Translate infrastructure needs into customized proposals.
  • Lead discussions on network architecture evolution and business cases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits.
  • Group retirement savings program.
  • Access to health and wellness programs.
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture promoting growth and development.
Full Job Description
National Accounts Manager (Long Haul Fiber Projects)

Infrastructure Products Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Chandler, Arizona, United States | Kennedale, Texas, United States

Job ID: 525438

Exempt

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Account Executive to lead growth within the hyperscaler and long-haul fiber builder ecosystem. This role is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies that drive adoption of our solutions across large-scale network infrastructure projects, including data center interconnect (DCI), backbone expansion, and new fiber deployments.

The ideal candidate has deep experience selling into cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta) and/or fiber infrastructure developers, with a strong understanding of the technical, financial, and operational drivers of these customers.

Job Location

This position can be located in Atlanta, GA Kennedale, TX or Chandler, AZ

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Sales & Account Development
  • Own and grow relationships with targeted hyperscalers and long-haul fiber builders
  • Develop multi-year account strategies aligned to customer network expansion and capacity planning cycles
  • Identify and close high-value opportunities tied to backbone buildouts, DCI, subsea/terrestrial expansion, and regional fiber projects
  • Navigate complex procurement environments and stakeholder groups (engineering, operations, finance, executive leadership)

Customer Engagement & Solution Selling
  • Position solutions that support high-capacity transport, scalability, latency optimization, and cost efficiency
  • Translate customer infrastructure needs into tailored technical and commercial proposals
  • Act as a trusted advisor on network architecture evolution, including optical, IP, and automation trends
  • Lead executive-level conversations and business case development

Market Leadership
  • Maintain deep expertise in hyperscaler architecture trends, fiber economics, and industry dynamics
  • Monitor competitive landscape, pricing models, and emerging technologies
  • Provide feedback to product and engineering teams to influence roadmap alignment with hyperscale requirements

Internal Collaboration
  • Partner closely with systems engineering, product management, and delivery teams
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure successful deal execution and customer satisfaction
  • Support contract negotiations, including complex commercial constructs and long-term agreements


Job Requirements

  • 7-12+ years of enterprise or strategic sales experience in telecommunications, networking, or infrastructure
  • Proven track record of selling into hyperscalers or large fiber/network operators
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Long-haul and metro fiber network design & deployment cycles
    • Infrastructure products used in fiber build
  • Experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar deals with long sales cycles
  • Executive presence with strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Existing relationships within hyperscalers or major fiber builders (e.g., Lumen, Zayo, Crown Castle, Tillman, etc.)
  • Familiarity with dark fiber, IRUs, capacity leasing, and wholesale network economics
  • Experience with large-scale infrastructure RFPs and framework agreements
  • Technical background or prior experience working closely with network engineering teams
  • Ability to travel up to 50% nationwide


What CRH Offers You

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion


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About CRH PLC

CRH plc is a leading global building materials company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company operates in 31 countries with a primary focus on Europe and North America. CRH produces and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which are used in construction projects ranging from large, infrastructural projects to residential buildings. The company's product portfolio includes cement, aggregates, asphalt, readymixed concrete, roofing and other building materials. CRH is committed to sustainable development and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its environmental performance. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Irish Stock Exchange.
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Size
77,446 employees
Market Cap
$29.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.1 billion
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$27.5 billion
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