All Weather Insulated Panels · 5 days ago
Business Development Manager - Data Centers
All Weather Insulated Panels is focused on promoting their products and services within the Data Center vertical. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for business development, building strategic relationships, and driving specification growth to establish AWIP as the preferred insulated metal panel partner in the data center industry.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement an annual business development plan targeting growth of AWIP insulated metal panel wall and roof systems within the Data Center vertical
Meet or exceed assigned sales revenue and specification goals for data center customers and projects
Build, maintain, and continuously develop a target account list including hyperscale operators, colocation providers, mission-critical architects, engineering firms, general contractors, and key consultants
Conduct strategically planned market outreach to generate long-term value-driven relationships that lead to increased opportunities for AWIP Territory Managers
Identify, track, and influence data center construction programs at the earliest stages—master planning, programming, budgeting, and design
Deliver AIA and industry-focused technical presentations to architects, engineers, consultants, and design/build firms, with activity documented in CRM
Drive increased specification adoption of AWIP IMP systems, ensuring alignment with data center performance requirements (thermal efficiency, envelope resiliency, speed of install, and sustainability)
Use Salesforce CRM to manage customer relationships, monitor project opportunities, forecast activity, and measure results toward assigned goals
Utilize project intelligence tools and data center industry resources to monitor new builds, expansions, and campus-level opportunities
Maintain deep subject matter expertise on AWIP products, with particular focus on data center applications, competitive differentiation, and value engineering strategies
Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications to support project engagement
Prepare reports, forecasts, and strategic summaries as directed by the VP Sales
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience required
5+ years of experience in commercial construction materials, building envelope systems, insulated metal panels, or data-center–related products
Proven professional presentation skills with architects, engineers, and large enterprise accounts
Competence in reading drawings/specifications and working with design professionals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must possess credit worthiness and a major credit card with a sufficient limit in order to maintain monthly travel expenses until reimbursed by the company
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration Skills
Negotiation & Persuasion skills
Project Management Skills
Research & Strategy
Business Intelligence
Visual acuity and ability to discern color and texture
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and presentation media effectively
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and reach with arms and hands
Ability to lift approximately 25 pounds
Ability to interact effectively with clients, vendors, employees, and other individuals
Ability to function effectively with moderate to high levels of stress in a demanding and dynamic environment
Employee must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time and consistently produce organized thoughts and execute sound judgment
Frequent travel by automobile, airplane, and other modes of public transportation are required
This position is expected to travel 50-75% of the time
Preferred
Engineering or technical background preferred
Experience selling into mission-critical or complex technical markets strongly preferred