About the job Sales Development Manager - Data Centre
Position: Sales Development Manager - Data Centres (Middle East)
Location: Dubai
Industry: Electrical & Power Solutions / Data Centre Infrastructure
About the Role We are supporting a leading provider of advanced electrical and power infrastructure solutions in the UAE to hire a Sales Development Manager focused on the data centre segment across the Middle East. This role will drive market penetration and business development efforts across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects, with a strong emphasis on early project engagement, solution specification, and strategic relationship building. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of the regional data centre ecosystem and demonstrated success working with developers, operators, EPCs, and technology partners across major markets in the UAE, KSA, and Egypt. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Business
5-8 years experience in business development or technical sales within data centres, critical infrastructure, energy, or industrial solutions in the Middle East
Strong stakeholder network across developers, EPCs, and technology vendors
Willingness to travel across UAE, KSA & Egypt
Fluency in English; Arabic capability is advantageous
Key Responsibilities Market & Strategy Development
Analyze regional market trends and opportunities in the data centre sector
Track hyperscale and enterprise data centre initiatives and digital infrastructure projects
Map key stakeholders including operators, consultants, contractors, and governmental entities
Business Development
Engage with consultants and contractors to position and specify company solutions in early project stages
Build and convert a robust pipeline of large-scale data centre opportunities
Participate in RFPs, tenders, and strategic proposal submissions
Project & Account Management
Develop solutions in collaboration with technical and engineering teams
Support ongoing key accounts and expand business within active data centre programs
Drive end-to-end sales cycles from specification and tendering to installation coordination
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
Build trusted relationships with data centre operators, system integrators, EPCs, and technology ecosystem partners
Lead commercial presentations, bidding processes, and strategic discussions with senior decision-makers
Sales Execution & Delivery
Ensure solutions are successfully specified, ordered, delivered, and deployed across customer sites
Coordinate with internal delivery teams and external stakeholders to support installation and commissioning
Candidate Profile
Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure requirements and buying cycles
Proven success influencing consultants and securing specification in complex technical projects
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive long-cycle enterprise sales