Business Development Manager - Data Centres
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Tessenderlo Group. Remote · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build and carry out a growth plan for JDP's UK data centre market
- Develop relationships with decision-makers at developers, consultants, contractors, and operators
- Win product specifications and project opportunities from initial design through delivery
- Turn new data centre opportunities into profitable sales while maintaining the project pipeline
- Represent JDP at relevant events, exhibitions, and networking meetings
What you bring
- Business development or specification-sales experience in construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or utilities
- A strong grasp of the UK data centre market and how its projects progress
- Established connections with important organisations in the data centre sector
- Evidence of winning major projects and producing profitable sales growth
Who this fits
You'll suit a commercially driven business developer who can sell nationally and already knows the UK data centre sector. The role is remote, considers applicants anywhere in the UK, and involves working with developers, operators, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners.
From the employer
John Davidson Pipes are one of the leading distributors of civils and drainage products in the UK. As part of Tessenderlo Group, a worldwide organisation in more than 20 countries, JDP and its manufacturing partners are some of Europe's leading experts throughout our industries. With a network of 27 branches across the UK, JDP is undergoing a period of growth and change and we need motivated and knowledgeable people that can help us achieve our goals. If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting journey please apply!
JDP is looking for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to lead our growth within the rapidly expanding UK Data Centre sector. You will need a proven track record of dealing with and selling into tier one contractors who are involved in the delivery of current and future data centre products.
This is a national role focused on identifying and winning opportunities with data centre developers, operators, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners. You will be responsible for promoting and selling JDP's extensive portfolio of drainage, ducting, cable protection, water management, and infrastructure solutions, including both JDP-manufactured products and specialist third-party ranges.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a business growth strategy for the UK data centre market.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across developers, consultants, contractors, and operators.
- Secure product specifications and project opportunities from early design through to project delivery.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities.
- Manage a strong pipeline of data centre projects and provide regular sales forecasts.
- Represent JDP at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Proven business development or specification sales experience within construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or utilities.
- Strong knowledge of the UK data centre market and project lifecycle.
- Existing relationships with key organisations operating within the sector.
- Demonstrable track record of winning major projects and delivering profitable sales growth.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, commercially focused, and comfortable working nationally.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and grow JDP's presence in a high-growth sector
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