Regional Sales Director - Data Center Build-Out

Mercury Z; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

MercuryZ is hiring for a field-based sales leadership role targeting the Texas & South-Central data center construction market. You will build a pipeline from scratch, cultivate relationships with contractors and developers, and close long-term service agreements.

This role focuses on generating new business, driving the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and traveling regionally to client sites and industry events.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in sales or business development.
• Experience selling staffing, workforce solutions, telecom, or construction services.
• Proven track record closing 6–7 figure deals.
• Strong ability to build relationships and generate new business.
• Comfortable in a field-based role with regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and convert a pipeline of data center construction opportunities.
• Develop relationships with General Contractors (GCs), Electrical Contractors (ECs), and developers.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, meetings, proposals, and closing.
• Track active projects, bid cycles, and procurement timelines in the region.
• Represent the company at job sites, client meetings, and industry events.
• Partner with internal delivery teams to position and win work.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Big deals closed

Staffing/workforce solutions

Field travel

Job description

Own and grow the Texas & South-Central territory by selling technical workforce solutions into data center construction projects. This is a field-based, hunter role focused on building a pipeline from scratch, developing relationships with key contractors and developers, and closing long-term, high-value service agreements.

Role Summary

Own and grow the Texas & South-Central territory by selling technical workforce solutions into data center construction projects. This is a field-based, hunter role focused on building a pipeline from scratch, developing relationships with key contractors and developers, and closing long-term, high-value service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and convert a pipeline of data center construction opportunities
• Develop relationships with General Contractors (GCs), Electrical Contractors (ECs), and developers
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, meetings, proposals, and closing
• Track active projects, bid cycles, and procurement timelines in the region
• Represent the company at job sites, client meetings, and industry events
• Partner with internal delivery teams to position and win work

Requirements

• 5–10+ years in sales or business development roles
• Experience selling staffing, workforce solutions, telecom, or construction services
• Proven track record closing 6–7 figure deals
• Strong ability to build relationships and generate new business
• Comfortable working in a field-based role with regional travel

Territory Overview

Texas & South Central is one of the fastest-growing data center regions, including:

• Dallas–Fort Worth (major hyperscaler cluster)
• Abilene, San Antonio, South Dallas
• Regional coverage: Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma

DFW is the hub — most projects are drivable with occasional regional travel.

Nice to Have

• Existing relationships with contractors or developers in Texas
• Experience selling into data center or large infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with fiber, structured cabling, or low-voltage services

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Performance-based bonuses tied to growth