Manager - Business Development (MaxCell- Data Center)

WESCO; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco, a Fortune 500 distributor, is hiring a Manager – Business Development for its MaxCell Data Center segment in Dallas. You will drive account management across system integrators, contractors and consultants, develop revenue-generating plans, and expand into new markets while improving customer satisfaction.

You will analyze business growth, negotiate partnerships, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and growth opportunities in data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration preferred
• 5 years required, 6+ years of preferred experience directly related to position
• 5 years required, 6+ years preferred of financial analysis, sales, negotiation
• Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business analysis, financial modeling and negotiation skills
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers inside and outside company
• Capable of spotting new business opportunities and quickly evaluate opportunities
• Capacity to analyze financial and operational data, statements and projections
• Ability to identify and cultivate external resources
• Ability to establish relationships of trust
• Ability to learn complex technical information quickly
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage several projects
• Knowledge of Wesco’s existing business lines, strengths and challenges preferred
• Ability to travel 50% - 75%

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, and develops new business opportunities in order to expand business and increase profitability.
• Responsible for retaining and expanding existing company relationships, product lines or market segments, and soliciting new business from prospective customers and suppliers.
• Oversees development and research activities to build on the Company’s strengths, identifies potential new markets and business opportunities and increases market share.
• Establishes relationships with potential customers. Discusses unmet needs, problems, or complaints, and arranges for meetings with appropriate stakeholders.
• Calls on existing or prospective customers within framework of business development call program.
• Represents MaxCell in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new business.
• Conducts roll out meetings at new, key, and global account customer locations.
• Leads, develops, and nurtures local implementation teams (LIT).
• Finds, calculates, and documents cost savings related to direct spend, indirect spend and value add services programs.
• Creates and implements account business development activities including product gap identification, account discovery process, and engagement.
• Conducts internal and customer training sessions on account and customer processes.
• Serves as liaison between key suppliers, marketing services, and location operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

MaxCell® is a leader in the network construction industry, offering flexible, multi-celled fabric innerduct solutions. Our pathway creation solutions help network owners and builders maximize space, reduce costs, and increase cable density in conduit-based infrastructure.

As a Manager – Business Development (MaxCell- Data Center), you will be responsible for account management for system integrators, contractors, consultants and other accounts associated with the Data Center industry. You will be responsible for creating effective business plans to generate revenue, expand into new markets, and improve customer satisfaction. You will analyze and monitor business growth and decline, as well as provide possible solutions and new ways to strengthen MaxCell's competitive position within the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies, evaluates, and develops new business opportunities in order to expand business and increase profitability.
• Responsible for retaining and expanding existing company relationships, product lines or market segments, and soliciting new business from prospective customers and suppliers.
• Oversees development and research activities to build on the Company’s strengths, identifies potential new markets and business opportunities and increases market share.
• Establishes relationships with potential customers. Discusses unmet needs, problems, or complaints, and arranges for meetings with appropriate stakeholders.
• Calls on existing or prospective customers within framework of business development call program.
• Represents MaxCell in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new business.
• Conducts roll out meetings at new, key, and global account customer locations.
• Leads, develops, and nurtures local implementation teams (LIT).
• Finds, calculates, and documents cost savings related to direct spend, indirect spend and value add services programs.
• Creates and implements account business development activities including product gap identification, account discovery process, and engagement.
• Conducts internal and customer training sessions on account and customer processes.
• Serves as liaison between key suppliers, marketing services, and location operations.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration preferred
• 5 years required, 6+ years of preferred experience directly related to position
• 5 years required, 6+ years preferred of financial analysis, sales, negotiation
• Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business analysis, financial modeling and negotiation skills
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers inside and outside company
• Capable of spotting new business opportunities and quickly evaluate opportunities
• Capacity to analyze financial and operational data, statements and projections
• Ability to identify and cultivate external resources
• Ability to establish relationships of trust
• Ability to learn complex technical information quickly
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage several projects
• Knowledge of Wesco’s existing business lines, strengths and challenges preferred
• Ability to travel 50% - 75%

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.