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Business Development Manager - Data Centre Cooling Systems

EnerMech · Houston, TX

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
4mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon EnerMech's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Win new data centre customers for a service that cleans cooling pipes before a site opens, and sell them other EnerMech services too. You'll travel abroad when needed and find most of your own projects to bid for.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 124 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
4 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  5. 5.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we have supported our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology throughout the entire asset lifecycle – both offshore and onshore. Operating through our global business lines of Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions, we provide a broad range of specialist services including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, process, subsea, and valve services. At EnerMech, we are driven by operational excellence, innovation, and technical expertise, delivering value through integrated solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance performance for our customers worldwide. The Opportunity The Business Development Manager will lead EnerMech's strategic growth within the rapidly expanding Data Center market, with primary responsibility for driving customer acquisition and revenue growth for Cooling Water System Flushing services. This role will focus on identifying, developing, and converting project opportunities by building strong relationships with data center owners, developers, EPC contractors, general contractors, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractors, consulting engineers, and key project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to establishing Cooling Water System Flushing as EnerMech's preferred solution within the data center sector, the successful candidate will proactively identify opportunities to introduce and expand other relevant Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions and broader EnerMech service offerings where they provide value to customers. Working closely with technical sales, engineering, operations, and commercial teams, the Business Development Manager will develop customer-focused solutions, build a robust opportunity pipeline, and drive long-term strategic account growth across the data center industry. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute proactive business development, account management, and sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market share, with a primary focus on growing EnerMech's Cooling Water System Flushing services within the Data Center market while identifying opportunities to introduce additional Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions and broader EnerMech service offerings. - Monitor and evaluate market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to effectively position EnerMech's Cooling Water System Flushing and broader service offerings within the Data Center market. - Grow and maintain a robust sales pipeline through strategic prospecting, customer engagement, account development, market intelligence, networking, and relationship management. - Expand revenue opportunities by developing new client relationships, new market segments, and new service-line opportunities. - Lead complex commercial engagements from opportunity identification through solution development, proposal support, negotiation, and contract award. - Develop and deliver customer presentations, technical discussions, and executive-level business reviews that clearly communicate EnerMech’s value proposition, return on investment, operational benefits, and service differentiation. - Collaborate with technical sales, operations, engineering, estimating, proposals, and commercial teams to develop tailored customer solutions that support revenue generation, customer retention, and successful project execution. - Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer feedback, and sector developments to identify opportunities for service positioning, business expansion, and improved profitability. - Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting, account plans, CRM activity, and opportunity updates to support regional and organizational growth objectives. - Represent EnerMech at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, trade shows, and networking forums to strengthen market presence and generate new business opportunities. About You You are an experienced business development professional with a passion for developing new markets and building long-term customer relationships within the data centre, mission-critical, engineering or industrial sectors. You understand the complexities of delivering projects within live and mission-critical environments and have experience working with clients, contractors or consultants involved in the design, construction, commissioning or operation of data centres. You will also demonstrate: - Proven experience in business development or technical sales within the data centre, mission-critical, MEP, commissioning or industrial services sectors. - Strong understanding of the data centre project lifecycle from design through commissioning and handover. - Knowledge of pre-commissioning, commissioning, mechanical completion or related technical services. - Established relationships with data centre owners, developers, EPC contractors, MEP contractors or specialist commissioning organisations would be highly advantageous. - Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating contracts and managing complex sales opportunities. - Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills. - Ability to identify customer challenges and develop value-added technical solutions. - Experience preparing commercial proposals, tenders and customer presentations. - Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills. - Willingness to travel internationally as required. - A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Business or a related discipline is desirable. Why Join EnerMech? The global data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, creating exciting opportunities to support the delivery of critical digital infrastructure around the world. At EnerMech, you'll join a business with an established reputation for delivering specialist pre-commissioning and commissioning services on some of the world's most complex energy and industrial projects. You'll play a key role in expanding our capabilities into the mission-critical infrastructure sector while working alongside experienced technical and commercial professionals in a collaborative, innovative and high-performing environment. Diversity & Inclusion EnerMech is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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