Sr. Business Development Manager
The Judge Group
Sales & Business Development
Remote
USD 150k-170k / year
Senior Business Development Manager (Data Centers)
The Senior Business Development Manager, Data Centers Americas, is responsible for driving profitable and sustainable sales growth of data center cooling solutions through OEM customers across the region. This role coordinates sales efforts across all company product lines to maximize opportunities in the data center market.
Location: Remote + 50% travel.
Compensation: $230,000+ total compensation. $150,000 - $170,000 base salary + Sales Incentive Plan $45k-$75k+.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued. 401(k): 6% total: 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match. Benefits begin first day of the month following hire. Tuition Reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
Drive sales revenue and market share growth in the data center segment
Identify and map key decision-makers and influencers in the ecosystem, including:
· Engineering firms and consultants
· Data center owners and operators
· Crypto mining site owners and operators
· Developers and integrators
Track and analyze technology trends and industry shifts (e.g., immersion cooling, direct-to-chip cooling) and translate their impact on product utilization and customer requirements
Collaborate closely with Application Engineering and Product Line Management teams to identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities
Gather and provide critical market intelligence from customers, competitors, and the broader data center ecosystem to inform strategy and product decisions
Achieve assigned pipeline development and annual sales targets
Develop deep understanding of industry dynamics, decision-making processes, and key stakeholders involved in product specification and purchasing
Identify relevant industry standards, requirements, and qualification pathways to prioritize development, testing, demonstration, and market acceptance activities
Identify, evaluate, and size new business opportunities that may require product development or adaptation
Monitor key competitors’ performance, benchmark against our offerings, and identify growth opportunities as well as potential competitive threats
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline
Minimum 7+ years of relevant professional experience
At least 5 years in business development, account management, or direct sales roles
Proven track record of growing sales within the data center industry
Knowledge & Network
Established network with leading companies in the data center ecosystem, including:
· Server OEMs
· Cooling OEMs
· Hyperscalers
· Chip manufacturers
· System integrators
Strong understanding of the industrial supply chain and key players supporting the OEM channel
Knowledge of OEM product qualification processes and requirements to accelerate industry adoption
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional networking and pipeline development abilities
High level of sales passion, proactivity, and persistence
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including experience designing and delivering effective presentations
Strong relationship-building and relationship-management capabilities across functions and organizational levels
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Proficiency with CRM software
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding market presence and driving long-term growth in one of the fastest-evolving segments of the cooling industry.
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