Business Development Manager - Data Centre

Cpl; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave

Career Growth

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Business Development Manager for their Data Centre vertical. This mid-senior level role requires B2B sales experience and involves strategic leadership to drive market success across Great Britain & Ireland. The position is full-time and location-independent, with travel to customer sites in the UK and trips to Ireland. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience in the Data Centre sector.
• Strong strategic and operational mindset.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute go-to-market strategies across Smart Infrastructure business units.
• Lead sales initiatives and customer development.
• Influence product development for customer-driven solutions.

Skills

B2B sales or business development experience

Strategic and operational mindset

Partner and customer relationship skills

Experience in matrix organisations

Exceptional communication and leadership abilities

Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making strength

Collaborative, customer-centric approach

Job description

Business Development Manager - Data Centre

Join a global technology leader in smart infrastructure as a key strategist in our Data Centre vertical. You’ll play a central role in driving market success, influencing product direction, and shaping customer-focused solutions across Great Britain & Ireland.

This is a location-independent role, requiring travel to customer sites around the UK at least two days per week, with occasional trips to Ireland.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership — Execute go-to-market strategies across Smart Infrastructure business units; Lead sales initiatives and customer development in the Data Centre vertical; Influence product development to ensure customer-driven solutions; Manage vertical sales budgets and growth forecasts; Build and strengthen relationships with key accounts; Monitor market trends to identify growth opportunities; Collaborate with the Data Centre Centre of Competence and regional teams
• Business Development — Lead sales enablement and training activities; Support product and service positioning in the market; Drive pipeline growth and sales efficiency; Equip sales teams with portfolio-specific expertise

What You Bring

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience in the Data Centre sector
• Strong strategic and operational mindset
• Excellent partner and customer relationship skills
• Experience working in matrix organisations
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to navigate complex, fast-moving business environments
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making strength
• A collaborative, customer-centric approach

What We Offer

• Performance Bonus – Annual bonus linked to company results
• Flexible Working – Balance your schedule with adaptable working hours
• Pension Scheme – Employer contributions of up to 10%
• Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 5 additional days
• Career Growth – Be part of an organisation that champions innovation and global impact

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation. If you need adjustments to support your application or interview process, please let us know—we’ll ensure you can perform at your best.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Data Infrastructure and Analytics and Engineering Services