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Sales Development Manager, Electrification and Data Centers

Danfoss danfoss.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Loves Park Manager Sales Development

At a glance

Manager-level Sales Development role at Danfoss. Loves Park · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$136,738 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Danfoss has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$75,000 – $136,738
What the middle half of mid-level sales development roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 148 postings that stated pay, median $102,875. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleSales Development
SeniorityManager
LocationLoves Park
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Find, qualify, and advance opportunities across data centers, power generation, and electrification
  • Build customer engagement plans that present power conversion solutions as the preferred choice
  • Match customer requirements with suitable offerings alongside application engineers and product specialists
  • Keep the sales pipeline and CRM current while sharing opportunity forecasts and engagement updates
  • Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings with distributors and internal teams

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, plus outside-sales experience in a relevant industrial market
  • Sales background in power generation, power conversion, electrical infrastructure, data centers, or related industries
  • Working knowledge of electrical distribution, power conversion, or energy infrastructure technologies
  • Experience using a CRM to manage customer relationships, opportunities, and forecasts

Who this fits

You’ll suit a self-directed sales builder who can develop relationships, explain technical solutions, and pursue new business. The role is based in Loves Park, United States, and includes customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events. Experience with variable frequency drives is preferred, while substantial VFD and power-generation sales experience may also be considered.

From the employer

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Sales Development Manager, you will help expand Danfoss’ presence in one of the fastest-growing segments of the energy industry: the data center and electrification market. Through the relationships you build and the opportunities you develop, you’ll connect customers with industry-leading power conversion solutions that support a more efficient and sustainable future. In this highly visible role, you’ll identify new business opportunities, influence strategic projects, and collaborate with technical experts to bring innovative solutions to market. Your work will directly contribute to Danfoss’ growth while helping customers solve complex energy challenges. You’ll join a global team known for collaboration, technical excellence, and a shared passion for advancing electrification and energy efficiency across industries.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities within the data center, power generation, and electrification markets, building relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute customer engagement strategies that position Danfoss as a preferred partner for advanced power conversion solutions.
  • Collaborate with application engineers, product specialists, and technical experts to align customer needs with the right products and solutions.
  • Manage a sales pipeline, maintain CRM activity, and provide regular updates on opportunities, forecasts, and customer engagement efforts.
  • Represent Danfoss at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings while collaborating with distributors and internal teams to expand market reach.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, and experience in outside sales within the power generation, power conversion, electrical infrastructure, data center, or related industrial markets, experience with variable frequency drive is preferred. Significant experience in sales within the vfd and power generation market will also be considered.
  • Strong technical understanding of electrical distribution systems, power conversion technologies, or energy infrastructure.
  • Experience managing customer relationships, sales opportunities, and forecasts using a CRM platform.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, combined with a self-driven and entrepreneurial approach to developing new business.

What You'll Get from Us

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You’ll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about, we think they’re pretty great. This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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