Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · On-site
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to help shape Chorus' position in one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important parts of our business. As Strategic Sales Lead - Backhaul & D…
Skills: Strategic Sales, Business Development, Account Leadership, Relationship Management, Market Development
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The role focuses on identifying and unlocking growth opportunities within the data centre ecosystem by working with hyperscalers and enterprise customers. It involves executing growth plans and collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver infrastructure solutions.
Candidates need extensive experience in strategic sales or business development within the telecommunications, cloud, or data centre sectors. A proven track record of managing senior stakeholder relationships and executing market growth strategies is essential.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape Chorus' position in one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important parts of our business. As Strategic Sales Lead - Backhaul & Data Centre, you'll be responsible for identifying and unlocking growth opportunities across the data centre ecosystem, working with hyperscalers, channel partners and enterprise customers to drive revenue and strengthen Chorus' market presence.
This is a highly strategic, externally focused role that combines sales leadership, market development and relationship management. You'll build and execute growth plans, develop trusted relationships across the industry, and work closely with product, proposition and engineering teams to bring customer solutions to life. Success in this role will come from your ability to think creatively, navigate complex stakeholder environments and position Chorus as a trusted infrastructure partner in an evolving market.
You'll be joining at an exciting time as increasing data demand, cloud adoption and AI continue to reshape New Zealand's digital landscape. If you thrive on building markets, influencing strategy and creating commercial opportunities in emerging spaces, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of Chorus' infrastructure business.
We're looking for someone who brings a combination of strategic thinking, commercial acumen and deep industry relationships. You may have:
NZ’s largest telecommunications utility, rolling out ultra-fast broadband (UFB) to 75% of the fibre footprint.
We’re Chorus. The team empowering New Zealand’s digital future. A future few can imagine. It started with the roll-out of our once in a hundred year network. But there’s much more to come as we keep pushing what’s possible, providing unlimited access to an always evolving range of innovative products and services. Technology that’ll support, inspire and connect people and businesses for generations. It’s exciting stuff. To achieve this we need more curious, collaborative and forward-thinking people. The best in the business. Across all sort of roles. From our world famous (in New Zealand) technicians, to senior management, and all the other key people needed to keep such a vital organisation successfully innovating and evolving. You’ll join one of the most highly praised workplace cultures in the country. And if that wasn’t enough - you’ll also have the the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. As for our culture. Our people say it’s one of the best around. We’re quite proud of that. And with our Chorus Care package benefits behind you too, you’ll have everything you need to seize this opportunity and make it your own. Want to align your future with ours? Let’s connect.
Offices: 4 Graham street, Auckland central - building A, Auckland, 1010, NZ
NZ’s largest telecommunications utility, rolling out ultra-fast broadband (UFB) to 75% of the fibre footprint.
We’re Chorus. The team empowering New Zealand’s digital future. A future few can imagine. It started with the roll-out of our once in a hundred year network. But there’s much more to come as we keep pushing what’s possible, providing unlimited access to an always evolving range of innovative products and services. Technology that’ll support, inspire and connect people and businesses for generations. It’s exciting stuff. To achieve this we need more curious, collaborative and forward-thinking people. The best in the business. Across all sort of roles. From our world famous (in New Zealand) technicians, to senior management, and all the other key people needed to keep such a vital organisation successfully innovating and evolving. You’ll join one of the most highly praised workplace cultures in the country. And if that wasn’t enough - you’ll also have the the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. As for our culture. Our people say it’s one of the best around. We’re quite proud of that. And with our Chorus Care package benefits behind you too, you’ll have everything you need to seize this opportunity and make it your own. Want to align your future with ours? Let’s connect.
Offices: 4 Graham street, Auckland central - building A, Auckland, 1010, NZ
