Business Development Manager, Data Centers

About the role

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water—life's most essential resource. From residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to create a better world through smart, sustainable water solutions.

This role blends deep engineering expertise with commercial acumen to influence specifying engineering firms, distributors, integrators, and strategic partners while identifying and developing new ventures and emerging applications where Pentair can differentiate. You will have the opportunity to take a new approach to how we influence and sell in this emerging market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a channel-focused sales strategy for data center and digital infrastructure applications.
• Serve as a technical sales consultant for distributors, engineers, and integrators.
• Identify and penetrate key markets and ventures for Pentair solutions.
• Provide pre-sales engineering support including solution design and application guidance.
• Train and enable channel partners on Pentair’s technologies.
• Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Business Development.
• Maintain awareness of market trends and competitive offers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).
• 5+ years of experience selling through channel distribution models or equivalent experience selling to end-users in the data center market.
• Proven ability to engage and sell technical solutions and services to channel partners and engineering clients.
• Experience with data center infrastructure, cooling, or thermal management.
• Experience in new market or adjacent market development.
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time.

Pay

For this full-time position, the anticipated total target compensation (TTC) range is $137,300–$254,900 per year. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience, pertinent education, work location, and other relevant business needs. This position may also be eligible for annual incentive bonus, sales incentive, and other forms of compensation.

Benefits

• Health benefits to help keep you and your family healthy and protected.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Disability, life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.