Job Description:
The Data Centre Business Development Manager – Edge Applications is responsible for driving growth of the organization’s data center solution offerings with a specific focus on edge data center use cases (e.g., IoT, 5G/MEC, content delivery, low‑latency workloads). The role combines strategic hunting for new business, solution selling, and account management to build a strong pipeline, close high‑value deals, and develop long‑term partnerships with enterprise, telecom, cloud, and channel customers.
2.1 Business Development & Revenue Growth
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Develop and execute a go‑to‑market (GTM) and sales plan for data center and edge solutions in the assigned territory/segment.
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Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities with target customers (enterprise, telecom operators, ISPs, cloud/OTT providers, system integrators, OEMs).
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Deliver and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets (order, revenue, margin).
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Build, manage, and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline in CRM, with clear stages, probability, and timelines.
2.2 Edge Data Centre / Solution Selling
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Position and sell data center offerings with a strong focus on edge applications: micro/edge data centers, modular DCs, edge colocation, managed DC services, and related infrastructure (power, cooling, racks, connectivity, security, DCIM, etc.).
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Understand customer workloads and application needs (latency, availability, compliance, scalability) and map them to appropriate edge and core data center architectures.
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Work closely with pre‑sales/solution architects to design, size, and propose technical solutions, including TCO/ROI justification and business case development.
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Lead RFQ/RFP/RFI responses, commercial proposals, and negotiations in collaboration with technical, finance, and legal teams.
2.3 Account Management & Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and manage strong relationships with key decision makers: CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Infrastructure, Network/IT managers, procurement heads, and business owners.
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Act as the primary point of contact for allocated key accounts, driving cross‑sell and upsell opportunities.
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Conduct regular business reviews with customers to identify growth opportunities, feedback, and satisfaction levels.
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Coordinate with internal delivery, operations, and customer success teams to ensure successful onboarding and handover after deal closure.
2.4 Market & Competitor Intelligence
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Monitor market trends in data centres and edge computing: regulatory environment, demand drivers, vertical use cases, and technology shifts.
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Track competitor offerings, pricing, and positioning; provide feedback and recommendations to product and leadership teams.
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Identify new segments, partners, and use cases for edge data centre expansion (e.g., smart cities, Industry 4.0, retail, BFSI, media, gaming).
2.5 Partner & Ecosystem Development
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Build and manage relationships with partners and ecosystem players:
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System integrators and VARs
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Hyperscalers and cloud providers
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Telecom operators and ISPs
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Hardware OEMs (servers, storage, network, power & cooling vendors)
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Drive joint GTM activities, co‑selling, and lead‑sharing programs where applicable.
2.6 Governance, Reporting & Compliance
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Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts in CRM and internal reporting systems.
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Prepare periodic sales reports, forecasts, win/loss analyses, and account plans for management.
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Ensure adherence to company policies, commercial approval processes, and compliance requirements (including data protection and information security guidelines).
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Required Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Electronics, or related field; MBA in Marketing / Sales / Telecom / IT (preferred).
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6–10 years of total experience in B2B technology sales, with at least 3–5 years in:
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Data centre solutions / colocation / hosting, and/or
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Cloud/edge computing, network infrastructure, or related IT infrastructure solutions.
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Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in enterprise or telecom segments.
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Experience selling complex, solution‑based offerings with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
(You may customize years of experience as “3–6 years” for a mid‑level role or “8–12 years” for a senior role.)
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Technical & Domain Skills
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Strong understanding of data centre fundamentals:
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Data centre types (core, regional, edge, modular/micro DCs)
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Power, cooling, racks, cabling, security, monitoring (DCIM/BMS)
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Connectivity (fiber, MPLS, internet, IX, peering) and redundancy concepts (N/N+1/2N).
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Good grasp of edge computing concepts and associated workloads: IoT, 5G/MEC, industrial automation, content caching, real‑time analytics, etc.
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Familiarity with:
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Cloud architectures (public, private, hybrid) and colocation models
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SLA concepts (availability, latency, performance) and commercial models (per rack, per kW, per footprint, managed services).
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Ability to read and explain high‑level solution designs, bills of material, and sizing/quotation documents in coordination with pre‑sales.
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Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho).
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Behavioural Competencies
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Strong hunting mindset with disciplined pipeline and territory management.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, comfortable engaging at CXO and senior management levels.
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Consultative selling approach – able to understand customer business drivers and translate them into solutions and value propositions.
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High level of ownership, self‑motivation, and resilience in a competitive, target‑driven environment.
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Collaborative team player able to work closely with technical, operations, finance, and product teams.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term wins and long‑term account development.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Achievement of annual and quarterly revenue and margin targets from data centre and edge solutions.
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Number of new logos acquired and depth of penetration in existing accounts.
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Qualified opportunity pipeline value and coverage ratio (e.g., 3–4x of target).
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Win rate on qualified opportunities / RFPs.
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Average deal size and sales cycle time.
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Customer satisfaction and retention / renewal rate.
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Contribution to strategic initiatives (new verticals, new partner relationships, new edge use cases).
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Working Conditions & Travel
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Primarily field‑based role with frequent customer and partner meetings.
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Travel requirement: [e.g., 40–60% of time, depending on territory].
May require occasional off‑hours engagement for customer calls across time zones and critical negotiations.
(External) English Qualifications:
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Electronics, or related field; MBA in Marketing / Sales / Telecom / IT (preferred).
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6–10 years of total experience in B2B technology sales, with at least 3–5 years in:
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Data centre solutions / colocation / hosting, and/or
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Cloud/edge computing, network infrastructure, or related IT infrastructure solutions.
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Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in enterprise or telecom segments.
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Experience selling complex, solution‑based offerings with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
(You may customize years of experience as “3–6 years” for a mid‑level role or “8–12 years” for a senior role.)
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