Senior Business Development Manager- BESS

Manning Global AG; Oslo; On-site; NOK 893,000 - 1,060,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Global is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager- BESS to drive market expansion in Norway. The role requires ownership of the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract closure, with a focus on data center colocation opportunities and strategic wholesale capacity.

You will maintain senior-level relationships, achieve revenue targets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions for GPU workloads and hyperscaler needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Data Center, Colocation, or Hyperscaler sales.
• Strong Norwegian and English communication.
• Proven track record of closing multi-million dollar contracts.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify and capture new business opportunities in Norway.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract execution.
• Acquire new business from Colocation providers needing capacity.
• Develop and maintain C-suite relationships within the data center ecosystem.
• Take ownership of sales KPIs and annual revenue targets.
• Collaborate with technical and operations teams to craft bespoke colocation solutions.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes in the European power and land landscape.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

English Fluency

Norwegian Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manning Global, an Internationally renowned staffing and managed services organization specializing in providing staffing solutions for leading corporations in AI, IT & Telecoms, Engineering, Digital Media, Automotive and Renewable Energy is recruiting for Senior Business Development Manager- BESS on behalf of one of their blue-chip international clients to join their organization in the Norway.

Job Title

Senior Business Development Manager- BESS

Employment

Full time

Start Date

ASAP

Country

Norway, Oslo

Model: Onsite

Salary range

80K~95K NOK/per month, dependent upon experience

Contact

Ramya Bharathy on: [phone]

Key Responsibilities

• Market Expansion & Lead Generation: Proactively identify and capture new business opportunities in Norway. You will own the full sales cycle from initial prospecting to contract execution.
• Targeted Client Acquisition: Identify, qualify, and secure new business from global and regional Colocation Service Providers requiring strategic wholesale capacity or expansion sites. Identify and win contracts with NCPs, providing the high-density power and specialized infrastructure required for their GPU-accelerated workloads
• Strategic Relationship Management: Develop and maintain C-suite and senior-level relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within the data center ecosystem.
• Revenue Accountability: Take full ownership of specific sales KPIs and annual revenue targets. You will be responsible for consistent quarter-over-quarter growth.
• Solution Selling: Collaborate with technical and operations teams to craft bespoke colocation and connectivity solutions that meet complex client requirements.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of market trends, competitor movements, and regulatory changes in the European power and land landscape to position our services effectively.

Experience/Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with a significant portion dedicated to the Data Center, Colocation, or Hyperscaler sectors.
• Market Knowledge: A strong network in Norway is highly desirable.
• Established Network: A proven \"\"Rolodex\"\" of active contacts and historical relationships with major wholesale and retail colocation buyers.
• Proven Track Record: A \"\"hunter\"\" mentality with a verifiable history of meeting or exceeding multi-million dollar sales quotas and successfully closing large-scale data center contracts.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills in English. proficiency in Norwegian required.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel to meet clients and visit sites across Europe.
• Bachelor degree is highly preferred.