At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative data centre solutions for clients in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of digital infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of data centres and critical infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sales and solutions development within the tech industry.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate the development of data centre solutions for prospective clients across critical digital infrastructure opportunities.
- Strategic Sales & Solution Development Partner with Head of Sales and Solutions to execute strategic data centre opportunities (hyperscale, colocation, edge computing, mission-critical facilities)
- Manage multiple SMEs from JLL and technology partners through the complete bid process
- Coordinate custom teams to build data centre-specific staffing models, operational efficiency pathways, and power/cooling optimization strategies
- Develop winning value propositions tailored to uptime requirements, sustainability commitments (PUE, WUE, carbon reduction), and total cost of ownership
- Assess financial and operational risks related to data centre complexity, capacity planning, and regulatory compliance
- Partner with Operations, engineering SMEs, and marketing to deliver competitive, tailored solutions
- Support contracting process, ensuring alignment on SLAs, performance metrics, and data centre-specific terms
- Growth & Business Development: Support Head of Sales and Solutions through all phases of the data centre sales process
- Lead development of data centre solutions incorporating critical infrastructure, capacity planning, and power/cooling management
- Own pro forma during RFP negotiations to validate scope and price changes on P&L
- Partner with Legal/Commercial to ensure all bid details make it into final agreements
- Identify additional sales opportunities including expansion capacity, sustainability services, predictive maintenance, and digital twin implementations
- Maintain thorough knowledge of competitive data centre management landscape; ensure best solutions, practices, and competitive pricing applied to every deal
- Participate in client discovery sessions to diagnose operational needs and customize technical/commercial approach
- Solution Coordination & Deliverables: Own/support/coordinate critical deliverables for RFP responses (data centre site tours, technical facility assessments, integrated solution design, portfolio cost modelling, financial pricing models, proposed organisational structure, scope clarification, technical and operational functional reviews, risk assessment and mitigation documentation)
- Strategic mindset: understand future data centre infrastructure trends (AI/ML compute, edge deployment, sustainability) and translate into achievable sales outcomes
- Performance-driven: lead team to win complex technical opportunities and maintain momentum during intensive evaluations
- Client-centric: deep understanding of operators' critical concerns (uptime, efficiency, scalability, compliance)
- Customer service excellence: dedicated to exceeding expectations in high-stakes environments through right technical solutions
- Influential leadership: persuasive with gravitas to drive change in complex procurement processes
- Connector: brings together technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders across organisations
- Thrives in complexity: navigates multifaceted organisations with multiple technical stakeholders and competing priorities
- Key Performance Measures: strong sales results driving increased and profitable data centre portfolio growth YOY
- Collaborative team player: drives firm, team, and personal objectives
- Demonstrable exposure across consulting, transactions, project delivery, and operational functions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the full WPM lifecycle and integrated service offerings
- Effective utilization of processes and tools for improved sales and pipeline management
- Quality coordination of solutions resources across geographies
- Seamless handover to transition teams and account management for client satisfaction
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Data Centre Sales & Solutions Director in City of Westminster employer: JLL
At JLL, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters innovation and collaboration in the dynamic field of workplace management. Our inclusive work culture encourages professional growth through diverse projects and networking opportunities, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to impactful initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys not only competitive benefits but also the chance to be part of transformative projects with leading businesses worldwide.
