Business Development Manager - Data Centers

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space, seeks a Business Development Manager - Data Centers to expand our commercial and industrial data center footprint. This fully remote role targets hyperscale and colocation accounts across the United States, driving growth and strategic partnerships.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in BD/sales, a solid grasp of data center trends, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in business development, sales, or account management in commercial and industrial markets.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of data center and C&I market trends.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% for customer meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the commercial and industrial data center market.
• Identify, qualify, and advance opportunities with hyperscale and colocation customers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and events.
• Prepare and deliver market insights to support sales and marketing initiatives.
• Promote innovation and customer value across the data center sector.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Travel readiness

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Marketing or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Business Development Manager - Data Centers to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will drive growth in the commercial and industrial data center market by building new business opportunities and strengthening customer partnerships. The position will focus on hyperscale and colocation accounts, market insight, and coordinated sales execution across internal teams. The successful candidate will help shape tailored solutions that support revenue growth and long-term customer value in a competitive, rapidly evolving segment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the commercial and industrial data center market
• Identify, qualify, and advance opportunities with hyperscale and colocation customers
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
• Represent the company at industry conferences and events
• Prepare and deliver market insights to support sales and marketing initiatives
• Promote innovation and customer value across the data center sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years in business development, sales, or account management in commercial and industrial markets
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and revenue growth
• Strong understanding of data center and C&I market trends
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel 25-50% for customer meetings and events

Benefits

• Extensive career development opportunities
• International exposure
• Pathways for long-term professional growth
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Focus on continuous learning and shared success

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.