Hiring: Data Center Business Development Manager Company: Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division Location: Franklin, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:44:04 Target Skills & Keywords : Product Management About the job Experience: •3+ years of business development or sales experience in industrial automation, power electronics, HVAC, or related industries. Required Skills: •Market Development: Identify and evaluate business opportunities within the data center industry, focusing on VFD applications for cooling, power management, and critical infrastructure. •Sales Growth: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth in the data center market. •Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with technology partners and industry associations to enhance brand awareness and credibility within the sector. •Pipeline Management: Develop, track, and manage a robust opportunity pipeline, providing accurate forecasting and reporting to leadership. •Customer Engagement: Conduct presentations, technical discussions, and value propositions tailored to the needs of data center stakeholders. •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and support teams to align customer needs with product roadmaps and value messaging. •Market Intelligence: Monitor trends, competitive activity, and regulatory requirements within the data center industry to inform business strategy. Qualifications: •The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field (MBA is a big plus). Additionally, the successful candidate must possess. •In-depth knowledge of data center operations, cooling systems, and electrical infrastructure. •Demonstrated success in building strategic relationships and delivering revenue growth in a technical solutions environment. •Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. •Demonstrated capacity to travel as required (domestic and international). •Established network within the data center ecosystem (operators, consultants, OEMs, contractors). •Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization trends impacting data centers. •Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and collaboratively. •The successful candidate will be a proven Business Development leader with the ability to not only lead but also guide and effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders and teams. •If you are a Business Development Manager with success in the Data Center Sector, looking to shape the future of an organization, we would like to hear from you!! Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!