Sales Development Manager - Data Center Energy Solutions (MEA)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Sales Development Manager for Data Center Energy Solutions in Dubai. The role involves identifying and developing new opportunities within MEA, with a focus on the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Successful candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in technical sales and a proven track record working with key regional stakeholders. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of business development or technical sales experience in data centers market and infrastructure projects in MEA.
• Proven track record in working with hyperscalers, developers, EPC contractors, OEM manufacturers, consultants, and local regulators.
• Strong understanding of UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt data center ecosystems, with knowledge of broader MEA market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Map and analyze the MEA data center landscape.
• Engage early with consultants and developers for project designs.
• Drive the end-to-end sales cycle for energy connectivity solutions.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Stakeholder engagement

Fluent English

Knowledge of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

Job description

Sales Development Manager - Data Center Energy Solutions (MEA)

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Why you should join

The Sales Development Manager – Data Center Energy Solutions (MEA) plays a critical role in accelerating TE Connectivity’s growth across the MEA region, with priority focus on UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. This role centers on identifying, shaping, and converting new data center opportunities across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise projects.

With a strong understanding of regional stakeholders — including hyperscalers, developers, EPC contractors, OEM manufacturers, consultants, and local regulators — the SDM ensures TE Energy’s portfolio (LV, MV, HV cable accessories, insulation solutions, smart grid technologies, and distribution materials) is specified early in project designs and followed through the entire sales cycle, from tendering to installation and delivery.

• Map and analyze the MEA data center landscape, with a strong focus on UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
• Identify key market drivers such as Vision 2030 initiatives, digital transformation, cloud adoption, and government-led infrastructure investments.
• Track regional projects across hyperscalers, developers, colocation operators, and government initiatives throughout MEA.
• Build and maintain detailed profiles of EPC contractors, OEM partners, consultants, and local authorities driving data center expansion in the region.

New Business Development

• Engage early with consultants, EPC contractors, and developers to spec-in TE Energy solutions into project designs.
• Develop a strong early-stage pipeline through direct engagement with stakeholders and participation in RFPs and tenders.
• Leverage relationships with OEM manufacturers and technology partners to co-develop tailored solutions for large-scale data center projects.

Project & Account Development

• Support existing accounts by identifying new opportunities in ongoing projects across MEA with hyperscalers and developers.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to develop customized technical solutions aligned with project specifications.
• Act as a catalyst to accelerate decision-making across multi-stakeholder environments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with data center operators, developers, EPC contractors, OEM partners, consultants, and local regulators across MEA.
• Represent TE as a trusted partner to stakeholders across government-driven and private data center infrastructure projects.
• Lead presentations, workshops, and commercial negotiations to establish TE as the preferred partner for energy connectivity solutions.
• Drive the end-to-end sales cycle, from specification (via consultants and EPCs) to order, delivery, and on-site installation support.
• Coordinate closely with EPCs, OEMs, and integrators during project implementation to ensure smooth installation and commissioning of TE solutions.

What would make you successful

• 8-10 years of business development or technical sales experience in data centers market and infrastructure projects in MEA.
• Proven track record in working with hyperscalers, developers, EPC contractors, OEM manufacturers, consultants, and local regulators.
• Strong understanding of UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt data center ecosystems, with knowledge of broader MEA market dynamics.
• Expertise in managing end-to-end project sales cycles.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Willingness to travel extensively across MEA.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

What TE Connectivity Offers

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, do not engage or provide personal information, and report the incident to your local authorities.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Travel: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 140923

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