TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. The Strategic Sales Manager, Data Center is responsible for driving strategic growth by identifying and developing new opportunities across the data center value chain and expanding TE’s presence in the market through targeted engagement and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders (executive level relationships and key decision makers) in the customer, apply professional selling methodology and leverage these relationships to position TE Energy as a preferred supplier
- Design knowledge of data center systems, grounding, and other related applications
- Engagement with developed network of hyperscale owners and colocation operators for content expansion
- Research and development in new technology for new product development and stay current on technological developments in the field. Generates new ideas, goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for new or modified approaches
- Actively monitor & maintain KPIs of customer relative to supplier performance standards. Proactively promote the value which TE brings to the customer (with data / results) and work to efficiently service the account
- Financial tracking and reporting of strategy and business development efforts, market performance, and business planning results
- Engage in national and local industry events for market awareness and trainings
Requirements:
- B.S. technical/business degree and 2+ years of technical sales experience with data center experience
- Experience managing project teams, both directly and through matrix organizations
- Ability to travel 60-75% of the time
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on listening to the customer
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of engineering design, procurement, and construction practices and procedures
- Multi-project execution experience
- Preference will be given to candidates that possess technical backgrounds and have experience with data centers