Account Director

About GTT:

GTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, simply and securely connecting people and machines to data and applications anywhere in the world. We serve thousands of organizations, bringing together the right people, partners and technology to reduce the burden on IT teams and solve the most pressing networking and security challenges.

Built on our top-ranked global Tier 1 network, GTT Envision is a single global technology platform to connect, orchestrate, virtualize and automate enterprise networks, enabling customers with consumable solutions to achieve business missions and meet ongoing demand when, where and how needed. Our portfolio includes SASE, SD-WAN, security, internet, voice and other connectivity options, complemented by a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the globe. We partner with our customers to deliver Greater Technology Together. 

Role Summary: 

As an Account Director at GTT, you will own strategic client relationships with high-value customers across your region. You will drive significant commercial growth, guide account strategy, partner with senior stakeholders and collaborate with Solutions Consulting, Marketing and Customer Success to deliver impactful outcomes and long-term value. 

Location(s) : Minneapolis/St Paul surrounding suburbs AND Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own and manage strategic enterprise customer relationships across assigned accounts. 

• Drive adoption of GTT’s global connectivity and managed network portfolio, including SD-WAN, SASE & Cloud Networking   

• Translate customer business priorities into scalable network and security solutions that deliver measurable commercial impact. 

• Develop and execute long-term account strategies focused on retention and revenue expansion. 

• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities aligned with customer goals and GTT capabilities. 

• Conduct regular executive-level business reviews and strategic planning sessions. 

• Collaborate with internal teams including Solutions Consulting and Customer Success to deliver customer outcomes. 

• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline updates and commercial documentation within CRM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior executives in discussions around business strategy, financial impact, risk mitigation, and technology transformation initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications: 

• 5-7 years of enterprise sales or account management experience in telecommunications, managed services, cloud, or cybersecurity.

• Proven success driving revenue growth, retention, and expansion within complex enterprise accounts.

• Experience managing multi-stakeholder sales cycles and building relationships with executive decision makers.

• Strong understanding of SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, managed services, and connectivity solutions.

• Experience selling to multi-location or global enterprise organizations within a matrixed environment.

• Familiarity with strategic sales methodologies such as Richardson, Challenger, MEDDPICC, or Value Selling.

• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud preferred.

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, forecasting, and account planning skills.

Hours/Travel/Shift: 

• Standard business hours with regular regional travel for onsite client engagements. 

Our Commitments: 

• Adaptive Mindset: We meet change head-on to build the capabilities we need now. We take personal ownership of our professional development to keep pace with change and actively drive it. 

• Collective Impact: We treat innovation as a team sport, working powerfully together to create extraordinary impact. We collaborate openly and with a shared purpose and amplify our unique human strengths to solve complex challenges that technology alone cannot. 

• Customer Ownership: We own our customers’ success, whether an internal stakeholder or an external client. We take full accountability, anticipate their needs and create smooth experiences to build trust with every touchpoint. In an automated world, personal ownership is GTT’s competitive edge. 

EEO Statement: 

GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

GTT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GTT’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

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