Data Centre BD Lead — New Business & Growth

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Business Development Manager for the data-centre infrastructure space in London. The role is hybrid, focusing on building a pipeline and closing consultative, project-led opportunities with data-centre operators, hyperscalers, and related stakeholders.

You will work with internal design, estimating, and delivery teams to craft tailored solutions, negotiate contracts, and retain/grow key accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of originating and winning new business.
• Experience selling into the data-centre ecosystem.
• Understanding of data-centre operators, hyperscalers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to identify target customers and create opportunities from scratch.
• Confident engaging senior decision-makers and navigate complex buying groups.
• Proactive, resilient and commercially driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong pipeline of new data-centre opportunities.
• Lead consultative, project-led opportunities from engagement to contract award.
• Collaborate with design, estimating and delivery teams to tailor solutions.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and secure new customers.
• Retain and grow the accounts you bring in; maintain pipeline accuracy.

Skills

New business development

Data-centre market

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Forecasting & pipeline

Job description

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Business Development Manager for the data-centre infrastructure space in London. The role is hybrid, focusing on building a pipeline and closing consultative, project-led opportunities with data-centre operators, hyperscalers, and related stakeholders.

You will work with internal design, estimating, and delivery teams to craft tailored solutions, negotiate contracts, and retain/grow key accounts.