London, United Kingdom

The Client

Datacenter People is working with a start-up, data center infrastructure asset management consultancy company, focused on the corporate finance/M&A aspects of design and development in the data center sector.

The Role

• Day to day management of investments into the European data center market, including development, debt and equity, joint ventures, sales and M&A activity. 
• Undertake and maintain market studies to analyse industry trends, activities, competitors and best practices.
• Assist with regular reporting for stakeholders including management and board members working with internal colleagues and external asset management professionals.
• Prepare briefing papers, investment memorandums and recommendations for senior management and board-level review.
• Conduct extensive financial analysis to support all activities of the business and maintain the company’s business plan model.
• Participate in the planning and forecasting processes and provide analytical support to the finance and senior management teams.

The Experience Profile

• Management consulting, private equity or investment banking.
• Data center, real estate and/or telecommunications industry experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Good working knowledge of project evaluation, general corporate finance and accounting methodologies with practical experience.
• Relevant degree-level education.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.

Asburn, Virginia, United States of America

The Client

Datacenter People is working with one of the most reputed DCIM companies offering data center infrastructure management software, cable management system, infrastructure design and optimisation services worldwide.

The Role

• Responsible for managing the assigned sales territory. 
• Close new business by building trusted customer relationships with Data Center Operators. Core goals will include revenue attainment, accurate qualification/discovery and customer consultation. 
• Drive DCIM software license, maintenance, and service wins while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone & e-mail, assist potential customers during their evaluation process, create quotes & new customer accounts, co-ordinate with channel partners, & close sales.
• Establish, develop & grow new business relationships with influential contacts within Key Accounts.
• Keep the client's management informed by maintaining accurate customer and pipeline records within CRM system.
• Submit accurate and timely activity reports as required.
• Conduct product demonstrations via WebEx to potential customer’s audiences that are both technical and non-technical.
• Provide management with information regarding local market opportunity and identifying new business opportunities and channel partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience Profile

• Ability to understand an organisation’s business drivers, challenges, pain points
• Ability to converse & consult with customers, providing educational value during the process.
• A minimum 5 year proven track record of software sales and/or business process sales preferably within the information technology domain.
• Ability to simplify and prioritise customer requirements and develop sales strategies that clearly define customer goals and metrics for success.
• Excellent listening, written, verbal, and remote presentation skills.
• Operational excellence in managing a pipeline of opportunities, revenue forecasting and conducting account/forecast reviews with management.
• Knowledge of data centers, and the operational day-to-day management of them
• Demonstrable record of sales success against quota.
• Formal sales training (Challenger, Strategic, SPIN, etc.)
• Experience with telemarketing, lead generation, or cold-calling.
• Able to build meaningful business relationships with existing customers, prospects and internal colleagues.
• Confident and able to differentiate yourself.
• Passion for selling (IT industry background preferable).
• Enthusiastic and self-starting approach.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office/Exchange, and CRM systems.
• BA/BS degree or technological certifications are preferred.

Candidates MUST be eligible to live AND work in America.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.