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Sr. Director of Global Data Centers Sales

Thermal Engineering International · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Thermal Engineering International's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Senior director leading Data Center sales of cooling systems and chillers: generate new business, grow existing accounts, lead RFP responses and contract negotiations. Travel is about 70% of the time.
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 78 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

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.

    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.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

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

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

  4. 4.

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

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

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  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
Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is currently seeking a highly qualified and driven Senior Director of Global Sales and Business Development for Data Centers to become a part of our team. This position holds the responsibility and accountability for expanding Data Center opportunities by generating new business as well as further developing existing accounts, thereby maximizing the booking potential for TEI and achieving the company’s target bookings and growth objectives. The role entails formulating strategies and directives to meet or exceed TEI’s bookings, corresponding revenue, and margin targets for the Data Center product line, while working closely and collaboratively with the Data Center Engineering Team to secure new business. Key Responsibilities - Lead Growth Initiative for TEis Strategic Plan, working closely with TEis Leadership Tean, developing and executing to robust plans for Growth. - Analyze markets, conduct general and detailed market research, and generate new solution & market strategy and plans that support the company's growth objectives. - Provides close assistance with the establishment of Data Center Sales Bookings targets during the Strategic Planning and Annual Budgeting process. - Pre-qualify, analyze and forecast "key" international and domestic sales opportunities. - Directly manage client accounts and provide senior-level guidance and oversight in the development of successful sales proposals and responses to Data Center requests for proposals (RFPs). - Collaborate closely with the Proposal Management Team to formulate Data Center sales strategies. - Coordinate client interactions involving other TEI company personnel as necessary, including support resources, team members, and management. - Assist with complex sales negotiations, attends sales presentations and helps close sales. - Contribute insights and support for Data Center market analysis and demand assessment across all targeted geographic regions. - Participate in sales negotiations, attend sales presentations, and facilitate deal closure through involvement in contract negotiations. - Expected to travel approximately 70% of the time, including about 50% for client-facing engagements and approximately 20% for internal coordination, business unit visits, and company meetings. Requirements - A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an equivalent Graduate Business Degree is highly preferred. - Over 10 years of pertinent experience within the specified industry is required. - A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales leadership within the relevant industry is essential. - Outstanding communications skills required. High level of communication with internal and external customers at varying levels including Senior Managers. - Experience in international sales and business development is mandatory. - Proficiency in preparing and delivering sales and technical presentations to both Plant and Corporate personnel. - Comprehensive knowledge of Modularization, Chillers, and Cooling Systems is expected. - Must have valid passport and willing to travel frequently and at times on short notice. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary. To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting. Compensation: Base annual salary plus bonus. Benefits Click link to view a summary of our benefits. https://benefits.planyear.com/Z1ESv1fu/SalaryFTRecruiting
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