Zekelman Industries

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Business Development Manager

Business Development RepBusiness Development RepFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

86 days ago

Salary

$130K - $150K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to increase the use and sale of Zekelman product lines in the data center market. • Build, nurture, and expand relationships with data center owners, developers, EPCs, engineering firms, and other key decision makers. • Serve as the primary point of contact for major accounts, ensuring alignment with engineering, procurement, and construction teams. • Identify upcoming data center construction projects early and position products in project specifications and procurement pathways. • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project challenges and deliver technical support, commercial support, and tailored solutions. • Track and influence material standards, specifications, and procurement pathways within the data center ecosystem. • Lead presentations, meetings, and value-engineering discussions with EPCs and design firms. • Manage pipeline forecasting, CRM updates, and sales reporting with clarity and consistency. • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings. • Support marketing efforts by providing market insights, customer feedback, and input that strengthens go-to-market execution. • Maintain regular, full-time, predictable attendance during scheduled hours as an essential function of this role. Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of business development or technical sales experience in the data center construction sector.
  • Existing, active relationships with major data center developers (hyperscalers and colocation), EPC firms, and supporting mechanical/electrical/structural contractors.
  • Strong understanding of data center procurement cycles, engineering standards, and commissioning processes.
  • Working knowledge of structural steel, conduit, and mechanical pipe applications.
  • Demonstrated experience selling directly to owners and developers.
  • Deeply networked within the data center construction community with the ability to influence outcomes.
  • Technical fluency in steel solutions (piling, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and the ability to translate value to customer needs.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, procurement teams, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with strong project-tracking and opportunity-qualification skills.
  • Knowledge of competitor offerings and differentiators within the market.
  • Engineering, construction management, or technical degree (preferred).
  • Ability to travel to meet with key customers (30%–50%).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.
  • Tuition assistance program to support continued education and professional development.
  • Paid vacation and holidays to support work–life balance.
  • Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.

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