Business Development Manager - Data Centers Industry

Qua Group; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401k plan

Job summary

Aquatech seeks a full‑time Business Development Manager to drive Data Center opportunities nationwide, remotely from the USA. The role focuses on building key customer relationships, identifying projects early, and positioning Aquatech as the preferred partner for water solutions in data center development and operations.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in BD or strategic sales within data centers or related sectors, with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, and be

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business development or strategic sales, preferably in data centers or related infrastructure industries.
• Established relationships with data center developers, operators, hyperscalers, utilities, and EPCs.
• Experience selling capital equipment or engineered solutions and long-term service agreements.
• Strong understanding of data center lifecycle and water reuse/discharge challenges.
• Ability to translate customer challenges into Aquatech solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center business development across the United States, identifying and developing opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans mapping customers, projects, geographies, stakeholders.
• Build senior‑level relationships across Data Center development, engineering, procurement, and operations.
• Identify projects early and position Aquatech as a strategic partner for water solutions.
• Lead consultative customer engagements with cross‑functional teams to develop proposals.
• Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline and represent Aquatech at key meetings and industry events.

Skills

Business development

Strategic selling

Prospecting

Opportunity development

Negotiation

Closing

Data Center knowledge

Relationship development

Presentation skills

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Engineering/Science

Job description

Business Development Manager - Data Centers Industry# Business Development Manager - Data Centers IndustryFully Remote • USA - USA, PA 00000## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 50%CategorySales## DescriptionAt Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com. Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Business Development Manager – Data Centers to work remotely in the USA. If located close to a branch office, this role will be on-site. The hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. **Job Summary:**The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, goal-driven, a relationship builder, self-starter, and strong communicator. This candidate will have experience in the Data Center industry and a strong understanding of the water, wastewater, sustainability, and/or infrastructure challenges impacting Data Center development and operations.The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of developing new business, building strategic customer relationships, and selling capital equipment, engineered solutions, and/or long-term services.**Job Description:*** Lead Data Center business development across the United States, identifying and developing new opportunities with developers, hyperscalers, operators, utilities, EPCs, and strategic partners.* Develop and execute strategic account plans, mapping customers, projects, geographies, stakeholders, and Aquatech solutions.* Build senior-level relationships across Data Center development, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, sustainability, and infrastructure organizations.* Identify projects early in the development cycle and position Aquatech as a strategic partner for water supply, treatment, reuse, wastewater, discharge, and sustainability requirements.* Lead consultative customer engagements, coordinating with Aquatech’s technical, engineering, project execution, marketing, and leadership teams to develop customer specific solutions and proposals.* Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline, achieve business development objectives, and represent Aquatech at key customer meetings, conferences, and industry events.* Additional duties as assigned.**Skill Requirements:*** Business development, strategic selling, prospecting, opportunity development, negotiation, and closing.* Strong Data Center industry knowledge and established customer relationships.* Strategic account planning and relationship development.* Excellent presentation, communication, and consultative selling skills.* Ability to identify and develop new market opportunities while maintaining strong customer relationships and service.* Highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable with the ability to work across technical, commercial, engineering, and project execution teams.**Benefits:**Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401k plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).**Essential Functions:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be able to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. **Physical Job Demands:**Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.## Qualifications* 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic sales, direct sales, or consulting, preferably within Data Centers, infrastructure, power, water, wastewater, or related industries.* Demonstrated relationships with Data Center developers, operators, hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, EPCs, engineering firms, or other strategic stakeholders.* Proven experience selling capital equipment, engineered solutions, infrastructure services, or long-term service agreements.* Strong understanding of the Data Center development lifecycle and water, wastewater, reuse, discharge, and sustainability challenges.* Ability to identify market opportunities and translate customer challenges into innovative Aquatech solutions.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field.* Willingness to travel approximately 50%.#Remote