Head of Business Development Data Centers - Europe

DHL Supply Chain; Bonn; Hybrid; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Multicultural team environment

Continuous training and career growth

Hybrid work model with flexible hours

Competitive salary package and company

Zusammenfassung

DHL Supply Chain in Europe is seeking a Head of Business Development Data Centers to define and execute the region's data center strategy, identify growth opportunities, and shape future capabilities in AI-related infrastructure. You will lead cross-functional teams and build executive relationships with hyperscalers and customers across Europe, sponsoring strategic pursuits and guiding investments.

The role requires 10+ years in leadership, strong English, and a track record in data centers.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of leadership experience in business development or account management within supply chain, technology infrastructure, consulting, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in Data Center sector with understanding of market dynamics and customer requirements.
• Strong track record in driving growth, developing strategic accounts, and capturing new opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute the European Data Center sector strategy, setting the vision and long-term growth roadmap across the region.
• Identify and capture strategic growth opportunities by anticipating market trends and customer needs.
• Drive revenue growth, pipeline expansion, and market share gains in collaboration with global teams and regional stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers in the data centers ecosystem, including hyperscalers.
• Sponsor and lead high-value strategic pursuits, complex negotiations, and engagements delivering business impact.
• Shape future capabilities and influence investment decisions, including partnerships and innovative service offerings.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic growth

Data Center sector knowledge

Sales & negotiations

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Engineering/Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Be An Essential Part Of Everyday Life DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider that combines value-added and management services with fulfillment and distribution. At DHL Supply Chain we are committed to looking after tomorrow & today with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Be An Essential Part Of Everyday Life DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider that combines value-added and management services with fulfillment and distribution. At DHL Supply Chain we are committed to looking after tomorrow & today with our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.
So what's it like to work for DHL Supply Chain? At DHL we’re proud of our international reach as it brings together people with a wide range of skills, experiences, cultures, and viewpoints. We see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength and we’re proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training, they need to learn, grow and succeed.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Head of Business Development Data Centers - Europe. In this position you will play a crucial role in identifying and capturing strategic growth opportunities, strengthening our market position, and shaping the future capabilities required to support the sector's expanding needs. Working closely with customers, business leaders, and global stakeholders, you will influence investment priorities, develop partnerships, and drive sustainable growth across the region. As the recognized authority for the Data Center sector in Europe, you will play a pivotal role in defining both regional success and sector strategy.
The role is open for European countries.
What will your responsibilities be?

• Define and execute the European Data Center sector strategy, setting the vision, priorities, and long-term growth roadmap across the region.
• Identify and capture strategic growth opportunities by anticipating market trends, customer needs, and emerging industry developments.
• Drive revenue growth, pipeline expansion, and market share gains, ensuring the sector achieves ambitious commercial objectives, in close collaboration with DHL Supply Chain Global Account Management, other regions, the European clusters and countries, and the division Customer Solutions and Innovation of DHL Group.
• Build and maintain relationships with critical customers in the data centers ecosystem, e.g., hyperscalers, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Sponsor and lead high-value strategic pursuits, commercial negotiations, and complex customer engagements that deliver significant business impact.
• Unlock new business opportunities arising from AI-related infrastructure investments across Europe.
• Shape future capabilities and influence investment decisions, including strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and innovative service offerings that strengthen competitive advantage.
• Lead and inspire the European Data Center community, coordinating country-level initiatives, sharing best practices, and driving regional alignment.
• Represent DHL as a thought leader and trusted industry expert at executive customer meetings, industry events, and key market forums while influencing solution innovation and sector direction.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders, customers, technology partners, and industry stakeholders.

You won’t find another Head of Business Development Data Centers - Europe position like the one you’ll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here’s what we need from you:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in business development, or account management within supply chain, technology infrastructure, consulting, or a related industry.
• Proven expertise within the Data Center sector or related sectors, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, trends, and customer requirements.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth, developing strategic accounts, and capturing new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales, cross-selling, contract negotiations, and revenue growth.
• Ability to develop compelling customer value propositions, lead complex sales pursuits, and influence executive-level decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse internal and external networks.
• Proven experience leading strategic initiatives, change management programs, and cross-functional projects in complex international environments.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire teams and shape decisions at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

What do we offer?

• Inspiring and rewarding place to build your career: We work in a multicultural team environment where we collaborate and support each other
• Personal Growth and Professional Development: Your growth opportunity is important to us. We offer continuous training and career opportunities at DHL Supply Chain
• Flexibility: We offer flexible work hour and hybrid work model. We care about our work life balance
• Competitive salary package and corporate benefits

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Yuji Tsuzuki is happy to answer your questions at [e-mail]