Business Development Manager- Data Centers Midwest

Solatube; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is hiring a Business Development Manager for Data Centers in the Midwest. The role develops specification opportunities for high-performance building envelope products and engages owners, architects, and designers to influence project specifications and handoffs to sales teams.

You will work remotely with travel up to 60%, leveraging knowledge of building science, codes, and sustainability to educate influencers and grow key accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, design/construction, architecture, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in commercial construction/specification sales development.
• Understanding of building science, building codes, green building rating systems, and relevant nongovernmental organizations.
• Familiarity with architecture/engineering/construction community in the designated territory is preferred.
• Ability to interface with top-level executives, design teams, and industry organizations.
• Preference for CDT, CCPR, and LEED-AP/GA, with the understanding that this will be a requirement within one year.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specifications of high-performance envelope systems for commercial building projects early in the design-development process.
• Educate key influencers in commercial building design through live presentations, education, trade shows, and demonstrations.
• Engage and participate in industry organizations and associations that influence specifications for Data Center/AI projects in targeted geographic areas.
• Meet strategic targets to support aggressive growth goals by increasing product specifications for major building projects.
• Coordinate the handoff of specification-stage projects to the appropriate sales teams across business units.
• Diligently record and communicate all activities and metrics in the CRM program.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Compliance requirements.

Skills

Data centers market knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Consultative selling

Executive communication

Remote/travel readiness

Patience with long sales cycles

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/design/construction/architecture

CDT/CCPR/LEED-AP/GA preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 22, 2026

Locations

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• Chicago, IL, USA
• Remote
• COMMERCIAL
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BUSIN003993

Description

Business Development Manager- Data Centers; Midwest territories

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Business Development Manager- Data Centers in the Midwest area.

Summary: The Business Development Manager develops specification opportunities for Kingspan high-performance building envelope products and systems, primarily in the Data Center/AI markets. The role engages specification influencers, owners/operators, architects and designers, design-build/general contractor firms, and other building enclosure influencers to influence product selection, increase project specifications, and coordinate project handoff to the appropriate sales teams. The work requires broad knowledge of building science, enclosure design, and construction, together with general knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, building codes, and design aesthetics to support market education and consultative specification development.

Essential Duties:

• Obtain specifications of high-performance envelope systems for commercial building projects early in the design-development process.
• Educate key influencers in commercial building design through live presentations, education, trade shows, and demonstrations.
• Engage and actively participate in industry organizations and associations that influence specifications and product selection in Data Center/AI commercial building projects in targeted geographic areas, including AIA, AIA/BEC, CSI, USGBC, RCI, and other relevant organizations.
• Meet strategic targets to support aggressive growth goals by increasing the quantity and quality of product specifications for major building projects using Kingspan enclosure materials.
• Coordinate the handoff of specification-stage projects to the appropriate sales teams across business units.
• Diligently record and communicate all activities and incremental metrics in the CRM program.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, design/construction, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in commercial construction/specification sales development
• Understanding of building science, building codes, green building rating systems, and relevant nongovernmental organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the architecture, engineering, and construction community is required; familiarity with that community in the designated territory is preferred.
• Ability to interface with top-level executives, design teams, and industry organizations.
• Preference for CDT, CCPR, and LEED-AP/GA, with the understanding that this will be a requirement within one year.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will exhibit the following attributes:

Patient Commercial Persistence

• Remains motivated through lengthy specification cycles, delayed decisions, and opportunities that develop gradually.
• Balances ambition for growth with patience for the trust and timing that complex construction decisions require.

Genuine Consultative Curiosity

• Is naturally interested in the reasoning behind design preferences, technical concerns, and customer priorities.
• Approaches differing perspectives with thoughtful questions rather than assuming a familiar solution fits every project.

Confidence Without Overstatement

• Is comfortable with executive and technical audiences without relying on status, jargon, or exaggerated certainty.
• Values honest limits and credible evidence more than appearing to have every answer.

Independent Personal Accountability

• Is self-directed and dependable in a remote, travel-intensive environment without needing frequent oversight.
• Feels personally responsible for commitments and outcomes, including when progress depends on others.

Collaborative Business Mindset

• Thinks beyond personal wins and values shared success across sales and technical teams.
• Remains receptive to colleagues’ expertise when customer priorities and business-unit interests differ.

Steady Adaptable Composure

• Remains measured when growth pressure, technical objections, or shifting project priorities create uncertainty.
• Is comfortable adjusting expectations as markets and customer needs evolve without becoming reactive or losing long-term perspective.

Grounded Critical Thinking

• Is thoughtfully open to evolving technology while remaining skeptical of confident outputs that lack evidence or project context.
• Is inclined to question assumptions, verify technical claims, and revise views when better evidence emerges, retaining personal accountability for judgment.

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM is a plus.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to explain construction concepts clearly and build effective working relationships with customers, design professionals, and other specification influencers.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone, electronic, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with high-performance sales/technical teams across business units.
• TRAVEL UP TO 60%; Must reside within a reasonable distance to a major airport

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office-Based Work: Home-based work may involve extended periods of stationary computer work in an indoor office setting.
• Computer and Equipment Use: The role involves frequent use of a computer, business systems, and office equipment to prepare presentations, record activities, and handle documents.
• Information Review: Work involves reviewing digital and printed information, including technical documents, product specifications, and presentation materials.
• Communication and Interaction: The role includes regular communication with internal and external contacts through email, phone, video meetings, and in-person presentations and demonstrations.
• Travel: Business travel up to 60% supports meetings, trade shows, presentations, and industry events and may involve periods of stationary activity while in transit.
• Movement Within Work Settings: Work may involve moving within office, meeting, and event spaces and periods of standing during presentations, trade shows, or demonstrations.
• Lifting and Handling: The role may infrequently involve lifting or handling light office items, typically under 20 pounds, such as laptops, monitors, or supply boxes.

Salary: $80-100k+ base, annual bonus and company car. (We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary - therefore, base pay offered will vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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