Business Development - Data Centres LV

Siemens; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Australia & New Zealand is seeking a commercially driven Business Development – Data Centres LV to grow the Low Voltage business across ANZ. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and switchboard builder partners, and influence projects from early stages.

The role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne, and you’ll work with sales, product management and technology teams to deliver LV solutions, supported by Siemens’ global

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the data centre market, including critical power infrastructure and LV distribution.
• Experience in business development, project sales or technical sales within electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to build relationships with senior customers, consultants, contractors, distributors and internal stakeholders.
• Customer-focused and commercially minded with the ability to turn opportunities into meaningful project outcomes.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with CRM systems, forecasting, pipeline management and structured project tracking is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by owning the Low Voltage data centre growth strategy and pursuing opportunities.
• Develop understanding of the ANZ data centre landscape, market trends and customer requirements.
• Enable partners by strengthening their capability to design, quote, build, test and support LV solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with data centre owners, operators, consultants, contractors, distributors and partners.
• Identify major opportunities early and influence specifications and commercial strategies.
• Collaborate across Siemens sales, product management, technical support, supply chain and global data centre teams.
• Represent Siemens at industry events, customer meetings and partner workshops.
• Maintain visibility of pipeline, forecasting and partner engagement.

Skills

Data centre market knowledge

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication skills

CRM systems experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Shape the future of critical infrastructure with Siemens

Australia and New Zealand’s data centre market is growing rapidly — and Siemens is right at the heart of this transformation.

As demand for hyperscale, colocation and mission-critical digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, the need for reliable, sustainable and high-performing electrical infrastructure has never been greater.

We’re looking for a commercially driven and technically capable Business Development – Data Centres LV professional to help us grow our Low Voltage Electrical Products business and strengthen the success of our switchboard builder partner network across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in one of the most exciting infrastructure markets in the region — working with major customers, consultants and industry partners to influence projects from the very beginning and shape the solutions that power the digital world.

The role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

The Opportunity

As Business Development – Data Centres LV, you will take ownership of developing Siemens’ Low Voltage position within the data centre market across Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll be at the forefront of identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships and influencing projects well before they reach procurement. Working closely with customers, consultants, contractors and our valued switchboard builder partners, you’ll help bring Siemens solutions to life and enable our partners to deliver competitive, compliant and locally supported LV solutions.

It’s a role that combines strategy, technical understanding, commercial acumen and relationship building — with plenty of opportunity to make your mark.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive growth: Own and execute the Low Voltage data centre growth strategy, identifying target accounts, market opportunities, partner priorities and project pursuits.
• Know the market: Develop a strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand data centre landscape, including hyperscale, colocation and enterprise opportunities, customer requirements, competitors and market trends.
• Enable our partners: Work closely with Siemens’ switchboard builder partners to strengthen their capability to design, quote, build, test and support Siemens-based LV solutions.
• Build influential relationships: Develop trusted relationships with data centre owners and operators, consultants, contractors, distributors, switchboard builders and technology partners.
• Get in early: Identify major opportunities before procurement, influence technical specifications and develop commercial strategies that position Siemens for success.
• Bring people together: Collaborate across Siemens sales, product management, technical support, supply chain and global data centre teams to deliver the best outcomes for customers.
• Be our industry ambassador: Represent Siemens at industry events, customer meetings, partner workshops, training sessions and networking opportunities.
• Turn insight into action: Maintain strong visibility of pipeline, forecasting, account activity, partner engagement and market intelligence.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with strong technical understanding and who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of the data centre market, including critical power infrastructure and LV distribution systems.
• Experience in business development, project sales, major project pursuits or technical sales within electrical infrastructure, switchgear, switchboards, power distribution or a related industry.
• A proven ability to build relationships with senior customers, consultants, contractors, distributors, switchboard builders and internal stakeholders.
• A customer-focused and commercially minded approach, with the ability to turn early-stage opportunities into meaningful project outcomes.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and analytical skills.
• The confidence to navigate complex stakeholder environments and connect technical solutions with commercial outcomes.
• Experience with CRM systems, forecasting, pipeline management and structured project tracking will be highly regarded.

Why Siemens?

Because at Siemens, our people genuinely matter.

We’re proud of the technology we create, but equally proud of the people and culture behind it. You’ll join a team of smart, passionate and supportive people who collaborate, share ideas and genuinely want to see each other succeed.

We’re committed to your development, career growth and wellbeing, giving you the opportunity to build your skills, take on new challenges and explore opportunities across Siemens globally. We also support flexible ways of working because we understand that life extends beyond work.

You’ll have access to global expertise, innovative technology and experienced colleagues, while playing an important role in one of Australia and New Zealand’s fastest-growing infrastructure markets.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact and work with great people, we’d love to hear from you.

Our commitment to you

Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can belong, thrive and prosper.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. Different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives drive better ideas, better innovation and better outcomes — and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know.