Sales Director

Morgan Ryder; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Business Development Director to drive growth in the data centre sector across EMEA. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and building key relationships in a fast-evolving industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business development, a strong network, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. This position offers a competitive salary and executive benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday + public holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development within data centres.
• Proven ability to drive growth in complex environments.
• Strong network across EMEA in data centre or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Refine and execute EMEA-wide strategy for data centre vertical.
• Lead and develop a team of business development managers.
• Build strategic relationships and win new business.

Skills

Business Development

Commercial Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Financial Fluency

Leadership

Job description

Senior Business Development Director - Data Centres (EMEA)
Location: UK Based covering - EMEA Region
Salary:£95,000 base + Performance Bonus + Car Allowance + Executive Benefits

Shape the Future of Data Centres Across EMEA
Are you a dynamic, strategic leader with deep expertise in the data centre sector? Are you ready to take ownership of a high-growth vertical and lead a talented team across EMEA? This is a rare opportunity to drive transformational growth within one of the most critical and fast-evolving industries of our time.

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Director to lead our Data Centre vertical across EMEA. This is a high-impact role with both strategic and hands-on responsibility: building a winning growth strategy, leading a specialist business development team, and opening new opportunities with end users, consultants, contractors, and OEMs across the region.

You'll play a pivotal role in expanding market presence, increasing revenue, and cementing our position as a trusted partner in the data centre ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Refine and execute the EMEA-wide strategy for the data centre vertical to accelerate growth.

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of business development managers across the region.

• Build strategic relationships and win new business with key stakeholders in the data centre sector - including hyperscalers, colocation providers, consultants, OEMs, and contractors.

• Identify high-value, 'new from new' opportunities and drive them through to successful close.

• Work closely with supply chain, technical, and commercial teams to develop bespoke, high-value solutions.

• Represent the business at major industry events and lead initiatives to enhance brand recognition and influence.

• Monitor market trends, analyse commercial performance, and refine approach based on insight and data.

• Forge strong partnerships with suppliers to broaden product and service offerings.

• Report directly to executive leadership with responsibility for high-level performance metrics.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in business development or commercial leadership within the data centre, critical infrastructure, or industrial technology space.

• Proven ability to drive growth in complex, solution-led environments - particularly in 'new business from new customer' situations.

• A strong network across EMEA within the data centre or industrial sectors.

• Expertise in navigating complex stakeholder environments and leading commercial negotiations.

• Financial fluency, including business case development and P&L understanding.

• Strong leadership qualities, with experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing sales or BD teams.

• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region (50-75%).

What You'll Get

• £95,000 base salary

• Performance-based bonus scheme

• Car allowance

• 25 days holiday + public holidays

• Pension scheme

• Executive-level role with regional impact and visibility

• The opportunity to define and lead a high-growth strategy in one of the world's fastest-growing sectors

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're commercially driven, strategically minded, and passionate about innovation in the data centre space, we want to hear from you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

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