Regional Sales Manager Data Center

The Regional Sales Manager – Data Centers is responsible for growth within the Data Center (Colo & Hyperscale) market. In this role, you’ll be responsible for defining and executing a market-based sales strategy to drive revenue and profit growth across the entire Powell portfolio. Developing new business relationships, partnerships, channels, and opportunities which align with our strategic focus. Enrolling peer sales teams and collaborating across business units in achieving KPIs while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plan(s) to drive sustainable growth within the Data Center vertical.
• Build & maintain strong long-term key customer relationships to improve partnerships and drive business.
• Conduct cold calls and either directly or in conjunction with local/regional sales personnel, follow up on proposals to close contracts effectively and efficiently.
• Campaign to position Powell as an approved or preferred supplier across the entire value chain (End Users, Engineering firms, Contractors, Distributors, etc).
• Form successful working relationships with Regional Sales Managers, Strategic Account Managers, Channel Sales Executives, and Product Managers to maximize opportunity potential and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead & support in the development of framework purchasing agreements.
• Support the Product Management group with market intelligence, product road mapping, and other associated activities.
• Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans and strategy as needed, including the identification of and participation in conferences and product exhibitions.
• Generate and maintain a 6Q sales forecast for the assigned market vertical.
• Prepare action plans to meet or exceed sales targets while supporting management’s strategic focus.
• Support the development of detailed proposals (products and services) and perform sales contract reviews as necessary.
• Communicate with field and corporate associates regarding potential contract issues.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of sales status reports, including activities, closings, follow-up and adherence to department and company goals.
• Negotiate and respond to commercial and technical clarifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (business or technical discipline preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Electrical products and services experience or knowledge of electrical distribution systems and related electrical automation; Data Center applications preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sales strategy development, client agreements, and account planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal Qualities

1. The ability to be genuine, sincere and take responsibility for actions.
2. The ability to communicate, negotiate and be influential at all levels is essential
3. Build trust by being consistent, open and honest.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Exercise due diligence and care on moral, financial and legal considerations
• Competence Profile

1. The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customer, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.
2. The ability to think strategically, be aware of market conditions
3. To have sound financial and commercial awareness
4. The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.
5. The ability to use a wide variety of approaches to solving problems. Consider all relevant factors and options before making a decision. Take responsibility for decision and justify where necessary.
6. The ability to clearly understand and express information and ideas using relevant methods and techniques.
7. The ability to actively encourage team working whilst recognizing that all individuals are members of the bigger team.
8. The ability to proactively develop competencies to help improve and realize the potential of self and others with measurable benefits for individuals, the team/department and the Company.
9. The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving success for themselves and the Company. Adopts a proactive