Grid Technologies Sales Director, Datacenter (US)

Siemens Energy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Supportive work culture

Company paid health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Datacenter Segment Sales Director for Grid Technologies in North America to lead a high-performance sales team and drive revenue growth in the datacenter sector. You will collaborate with regional and business leadership to prioritize high-value pursuits, refine the pipeline, and expand market share across the comprehensive Grid Technologies portfolio.

You will build and coach field sales teams, strengthen customer relationships, and engage decision-makers to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 10+ years in datacenter sales, key account leadership and commercial strategy.
• Proven track record in leading regional or national sales organizations with multi‑billion‑dollar pipelines.
• Extensive commercial experience in energy-intensive industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, refining, metals & mining.
• Strong ability to build long-term executive-level customer partnerships and engage global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and retain a team of datacenter-focused sales and account managers.
• Deliver revenue targets by identifying and closing new opportunities with consultative support for Grid Technology products and services.
• Maintain understanding of the portfolio and datacenter market; coordinate with business units for accurate forecasts and cross-functional value propositions.
• Develop and execute customer strategies addressing pain points and buying behaviors; align with Siemens Energy stakeholders.
• Lead the sales process by influencing decision-makers and serving as the primary contact for customer relationships and new opportunities; manage contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships at all levels; engage early with potential partners and facilitate executive sponsor meetings.
• Foster an ownership culture by promoting safety and accountability within client organizations and driving team development.

Skills

Datacenter sales leadership

Strategic account management

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting & pipeline management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as the Datacenter Segment Sales Director for Grid Technologies in North America, where you will lead a dynamic sales team focused on driving revenue growth and expanding market share in the datacenter segment. You will collaborate closely with regional and business leadership to prioritize high-value pursuits and enhance profitable order entry across our comprehensive portfolio. By shaping and expanding the pipeline, you will position Siemens Energy as the go-to partner for electrification and industrial energy transition. Your role will emphasize developing your field sales team, strengthening customer relationships, expanding access to decision-makers, and aligning our offerings with their needs for reliability, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as the Datacenter Segment Sales Director for Grid Technologies in North America, where you will lead a dynamic sales team focused on driving revenue growth and expanding market share in the datacenter segment. You will collaborate closely with regional and business leadership to prioritize high-value pursuits and enhance profitable order entry across our comprehensive portfolio. By shaping and expanding the pipeline, you will position Siemens Energy as the go-to partner for electrification and industrial energy transition. Your role will emphasize developing your field sales team, strengthening customer relationships, expanding access to decision-makers, and aligning your offerings with their needs for reliability, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Manage and retain a team of datacenter-focused sales and account managers.
• Deliver financial targets by continuously identifying and closing new opportunities with consultative support for Grid Technology products and services.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the portfolio and datacenter market, coordinating with business units to provide accurate sales forecasts and cross-functional value propositions.
• Develop and execute a customer strategy that highlights pain points and buying behaviors, ensuring alignment with Siemens Energy stakeholders.
• Lead the team in executing the sales process by influencing decision-makers and serving as the primary contact for customer relationships and new opportunities, while managing contract negotiations for favorable agreements.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships at all organizational levels, engaging early with potential partners and facilitating executive sponsor meetings.
• Foster an ownership culture by promoting safety and accountability within client organizations, while driving personal and professional development goals for your team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 10 or more years of experience in datacenter sales, key account leadership, and commercial strategy. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• Proven track record in leading regional or national sales organizations and managing multi‑billion‑dollar pipelines across markets.
• Extensive commercial experience in core industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, refining, metals & mining, and other energy‑intensive sectors.
• Strong understanding of the Siemens Energy Grid Technologies portfolio, with experience selling complex solutions across products, systems, and long‑term service programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long‑term customer partnerships at the executive level.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with experience engaging global stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across matrixed organizations, influencing strategic decision‑making.

Willing and able to travel up to 50% domestically, with occasional international travel to manufacturing or project locations.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits & parental leave