The Senior Business Development Director role requires a high degree of strategic thinking, commercial acumen and the ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders across a technically complex and rapidly evolving sector across Ireland and UK - frequent travel will be required for this role.
Summary of Role:
- Develop and implement regional and sector‑specific business development strategies for the Data Centre sector.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, emerging technologies, regional demand, competitor activity and capacity growth across the Data Centre landscape.
- Lead and mentor the team, providing direction, coaching and development to support the achievement of stretching targets.
- Build and maintain strong, forward‑looking relationships with key Data Centre customers, industry partners, hyperscalers, colocation operators and critical‑infrastructure stakeholders.
- Understand, shape, and lead on new opportunities, developing the best technical, commercial, and operational solution to maximise revenue.
- Develop and implement a culture that seeks innovation and added value in all areas, producing compelling bids, proposals, and delivery models tailored to Data Centre environments.
Who are you:
- You have a track record in senior business development or commercial roles specifically within the Data Centre sector.
- You have developed and implemented growth strategies
- You can develop, grow and lead a team
- You have a strong understanding of the Data Centre life-cycle, design, build, operations and regulatory framework.
- You have operated at strategic level, built high value customer relationships and have successfully managed tenders with a bid team
Please note, you must be living in Ireland or the UK and have the right to work in both countries.
For a more detailed job spec, contact Maria Weafer for a confidential discussion
