Business Development Manager - Mechanical Data Center Solutions

Gilder Search Group; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead strategic initiatives in the critical facilities sector. This role involves building relationships with key decision-makers in the Data Center industry and promoting innovative mechanical solutions that enhance energy efficiency. With a focus on consultative sales and long-cycle processes, the ideal candidate will leverage their extensive network to drive market penetration. Join a dynamic team that values career growth and offers exciting projects with cutting-edge technology, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Competitive Salaries

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in Business Development within the Data Center Industry.
• Strong network in Hyperscale, Colocation, and Enterprise Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development plans to expand market share.
• Drive sales efforts to Data Center End Users and Colocation Providers.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Consultative Sales

Project Lifecycle Sales

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Business Development Manager - Mechanical Data Center Solutions

Tagged: Discipline: Engineering , JB: Data Center Frontier , Discipline: Sales , Company Type: OEM Company

Business Development Manager - Mechanical Data Center Solutions
This position is also available in: Seattle WA, Hillsboro OR, Reno NV, Las Vegas NV, Denver CO or in Texas - Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio. Also available: Lead HVAC Sales Engineer and HVAC Sales Engineering - anywhere in US!

This opportunity is working directly with a successful global OEM looking to expand market share in the critical facilities industry. They help data centers reduce energy and operating costs by providing mechanical solutions that modernize their infrastructure. By ensuring high-reliability mission-critical facilities for some of the world’s largest Hyperscale, Colocation, and Enterprise customers, this company offers a career-growth-minded opportunity with exciting projects, cutting-edge technology, competitive salaries, and benefits.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic business development initiatives within the mission-critical industry. This role will focus on building relationships with key decision-makers, increasing specification influence, and expanding market penetration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong professional network within Data Centers, specializing in industrial-level Mechanical / Cooling and Fire Protection Solutions, with expertise in consultative sales, engineering solutions, and long-cycle sales processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an annual business development plan focused on expanding market share in the critical facilities industry
• Drive direct sales efforts to Data Center End Users, Colocation Providers, Hyperscale Companies, and Enterprise Data Centers, promoting modernized mechanical solutions and energy efficiency upgrades
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through consultative sales strategies, targeting key stakeholders such as Data Center Executives, Engineering Managers, and Engineering Firms
• Work closely with engineering firms, general contractors, and design-build firms to secure product specifications and ensure alignment with project requirements
• Manage full project lifecycle sales, from initial opportunity tracking through contract negotiation, execution, billing, and collections
• Conduct site surveys, develop scopes of work, and prepare proposals that address customer pain points and technical challenges
• Lead customer presentations and sales meetings, both in-person and via Teams, ensuring value-driven discussions with decision-makers
• Maintain and update the company’s CRM platform, tracking sales activities and pipeline opportunities for accurate forecasting
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and market intelligence to adjust strategies and maximize sales impact
• Represent the company at critical facilities and data center industry events, including DCD, 7x24 Exchange, Datacenter World, Bisnow/DICE, ASHRAE, Uptime, and iMasons
• Partner with the internal marketing and product teams to develop targeted sales strategies and marketing campaigns
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients, ensuring continued engagement and growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management a plus
• 5-10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management within the Data Center Industry
• Focusing on Commercial HVAC Cooling / Mechanical Systems and Fire Protection solutions
• Established network within the Hyperscale, Colocation, and Enterprise Data Center sectors, with strong industry relationships a MUST
• Have an Established network of: Resellers, Engineering Firms, Manufacturer’s Reps, Construction Firms, and Design-Build Firms to help foster leads for future Data Center projects
• Experience selling infrastructure solutions, energy efficiency products, cooling towers, chillers, heat exchangers, or fire protection systems
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle sales (FPLC), from prospecting and specification development to contract negotiation and execution
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles ranging from 6 to 18 months, ensuring long-term relationship-building and account growth
• Proven ability to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and facilities executives to influence purchasing decisions
• Engineering skills in writing and developing design specifications a huge plus, but at a minimum, candidates should be able to review and analyze one-line drawings
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Active member of professional organizations such as 7x24 Exchange, ASHRAE, DCD, Uptime Institute, Bisnow, AFCOM, and iMasons
• Ability to travel as needed (candidates should be near a major airport)

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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