Data Center Sales Engineer

BIC Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard package

Job summary

BIC Recruiting is seeking a Data Center Sales Engineer in Chicago, IL to drive profitable revenue growth in the designated area. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with sales and operations, and developing relationships with data center clients and general contractors.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in data center or industrial services, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years relevant experience in sales
• Experience selling to Data Center and/or General Contractor preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work remotely

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the priority in all activities.
• Develop and implement market strategies and objectives.
• Propose, negotiate, close profitable revenue opportunities and build long-term relationships.
• Analyze customer requirements and market drivers to offer aligned products at good pricing.
• Maintain account ownership and revenue responsibility in designated accounts.
• Document sales calls, visits, and opportunities; manage expenses.

Skills

Sales experience

Data Center knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Travel up to 50%

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's (Engineering)

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: A leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services

POSITION TITLE: Data Center Sales Engineer

COMPENSATION: Competitive Salary

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

SUMMARY: Our client is looking for a Data Center Sales Engineer to join their safety conscious team! The Sales Engineer has direct responsibility for profitable revenue growth throughout the designated areas of coverage. Industrial Services experience with Data Centers and Industrial Water is highly preferred.

Duties Or Responsibilities

• Ensuring Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Works with Management in formulating, developing and implementing market strategies, market penetration and business goals and objectives
• Leverage industry and company knowledge to propose, negotiate, close profitable revenue opportunities, and create long-term customer relationships
• Analyze customer requirements and market drivers to deliver well-aligned products and services at optimal pricing
• Responsible for account ownership and designated revenue responsibility in assigned accounts
• Maintain company/contact information and document all sales calls, customer visits, and business opportunities
• Assist with significant job scopes and customer appointments as necessary
• Collaborate with local Sales and Operations, Facility Operations, and Vertical Sales to grow revenue
• Customer Support. Promote communication and coordination between sales, operations, customer service, and customers
• Manage and control sales expenses and ensure the timely submission of business expenses

Experience And Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required; Bachelor’s (Engineering) preferred
• 3-5 years relevant experience; sales experience required
• Experience selling to Data Center and/or General Contractor preferred
• Industry and company knowledge, selling and negotiation, relationship building
• Communication, accountability for completing job responsibilities/objectives
• Ability and experience developing relationships within the customer network
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to work remotely