Business Development Manager, Data Center Solutions

BAND-IT IDEX; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BAND-IT IDEX is searching for a Business Development Manager (f/m/d) specializing in Data Center Solutions. This role is crucial for expanding market share within the rapidly growing data center market by actively targeting projects and generating leads for BAND-IT products.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with 3–6 years of B2B sales experience, especially within data center infrastructure. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives globally.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Experience selling into hyperscalers or Tier 1 Colocation providers.
• Ability to read and interpret design specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a data center specific business development plan.
• Collaborate with design engineers and consultants to secure specifications.
• Build relationships with decision-makers at data center operators.

Skills

Technical Acumen

Sales Cycle Knowledge

Networking Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field

Tools

CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics)

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The position of Business Development Manager (f/m/d) -Data Center Solutions, focusing on expanding market share within the rapidly growing data center market. The BDM will be responsible for selling BAND-IT products and solutions to data center projects including hyperscalers, colocation providers, general contractors, and MEP firms. This role requires a proactive approach in targeting data center projects and generate leads into sales pipeline.

Reporting to

Global Data Center Project Leader

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Development: Define and execute a data center market specific business development plan to penetrate hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects.
• Specification Sales: Proactively collaborate with data center design engineers, consultants, and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) firms to secure product specifications in the design-build phase.
• Relationship Building: Develop and nurture relationships with decision-makers at target data center operators, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, and electrical contractors.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead full project cycle sales from initial opportunity identification through proposal, negotiation, and closure.
• Consultative Sales & Support: Act as a subject matter expert on fastening applications with customers, assisting with site surveys and technical design discussions.
• Pipeline Management: Utilize CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics) to track opportunities, maintain accurate forecasting, and document project developments.
• Industry Engagement: Represent BAND-IT at data center industry events, such as DCD, 7x24 Exchange, and AFCOM, to generate leads and push brand awareness.
• Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Acumen: Ability to read and interpret design specifications, blueprints, and 2D/3D layouts.
• Sales Cycle Knowledge: Proven experience navigating complex, long-cycle project sales (6–18 months).
• Networking Skills: Proven track record of networking with general contractors, engineers, and end-users.
• Communication: Strong presentation skills with the ability to explain technical products to diverse stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, business, or a related technical field.
• 3–6 years of experience in B2B sales or business development, with a focus on data center infrastructure, construction fasteners, or structural mechanical solutions.
• Direct experience selling into hyperscalers (e.g., Google, AWS, Meta) or Tier 1 Colocation providers.
• Experience in value-engineering products to reduce installation time and operational costs.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Job Family and Business Unit

Business Family: Business Development. Business Unit: Band-It