Business Development Manager Data Center

Business Development Manager – Mechanical Data Center Solutions

This opportunity is working directly with a successful global OEM looking to expand market share in the critical facilities industry. They help data centers reduce energy and operating costs by providing mechanical solutions that modernize their infrastructure. By ensuring high-reliability mission-critical facilities for some of the world’s largest Hyperscale, Colocation, and Enterprise customers, this company offers a career-growth-minded opportunity with exciting projects, cutting-edge technology, competitive salaries, and benefits.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic business development initiatives within the mission-critical industry. This role will focus on building relationships with key decision-makers, increasing specification influence, and expanding market penetration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong professional network within Data Centers, specializing in industrial-level Mechanical / Cooling and Fire Protection Solutions, with expertise in consultative sales, engineering solutions, and long-cycle sales processes.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute an annual business development plan focused on expanding market share in the critical facilities industry

Drive direct sales efforts to Data Center End Users, Colocation Providers, Hyperscale Companies, and Enterprise Data Centers, promoting modernized mechanical solutions and energy efficiency upgrades

Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through consultative sales strategies, targeting key stakeholders such as Data Center Executives, Engineering Managers, and Engineering Firms

Work closely with engineering firms, general contractors, and design-build firms to secure product specifications and ensure alignment with project requirements

Manage full project lifecycle sales, from initial opportunity tracking through contract negotiation, execution, billing, and collections

Conduct site surveys, develop scopes of work, and prepare proposals that address customer pain points and technical challenges

Lead customer presentations and sales meetings, both in-person and via Teams, ensuring value-driven discussions with decision-makers

Maintain and update the company’s CRM platform, tracking sales activities and pipeline opportunities for accurate forecasting

Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and market intelligence to adjust strategies and maximize sales impact

Represent the company at critical facilities and data center industry events, including DCD, 7x24 Exchange, Datacenter World, Bisnow/DICE, ASHRAE, Uptime, and iMasons

Partner with the internal marketing and product teams to develop targeted sales strategies and marketing campaigns

Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients, ensuring continued engagement and growth

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management a plus

5-10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management within the Data Center Industry

Focusing on Commercial HVAC Cooling / Mechanical Systems and Fire Protection solutions

Established network within the Hyperscale, Colocation, and Enterprise Data Center sectors, with strong industry relationships a MUST

Have an Established network of: Resellers, Engineering Firms, Manufacturer’s Reps, Construction Firms, and Design-Build Firms to help foster leads for future Data Center projects

Experience selling infrastructure solutions, energy efficiency products, cooling towers, chillers, heat exchangers, or fire protection systems

Strong knowledge of project lifecycle sales (FPLC), from prospecting and specification development to contract negotiation and execution

Ability to navigate complex sales cycles ranging from 6 to 18 months, ensuring long-term relationship-building and account growth

Proven ability to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and facilities executives to influence purchasing decisions

Engineering skills in writing and developing design specifications a huge plus, but at a minimum, candidates should be able to review and analyze one-line drawings

Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders

Active member of professional organizations such as 7x24 Exchange, ASHRAE, DCD, Uptime Institute, Bisnow, AFCOM, and iMasons

Ability to travel as needed (candidates should be near a major airport)

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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