Director of Business Development

About our Data Centers (DTC) division Exyte delivers comprehensive data centre services from design through construction, ensuring efficiency, quality, and reliability at every stage of the project lifecycle. With our integrated project delivery approach, we have successfully delivered advanced AI, hyperscale, colocation, and cloud-computing facilities worldwide. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, Exyte is at the forefront of shaping the next generation of mission-critical environments. As Director of Business Development Northern Europe, Data Centres, you will lead the growth strategy for one of the world's leading engineering and construction partners in the data centre market. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and driving the expansion of Exyte's Data Centre business across key strategic markets. Working closely with senior leadership, project delivery teams, and external stakeholders, you will position Exyte as the preferred partner for hyperscale, cloud, AI, and colocation customers. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence on the future growth and success of the business. Explore your tasks and responsibilities As Director of Business Development, Data Centres, you will lead the growth strategy for one of the world's leading engineering and construction partners in the data centre market. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and driving the expansion of Exyte's Data Centre business across key strategic markets. Working closely with senior leadership, project delivery teams, and external stakeholders, you will position Exyte as the preferred partner for hyperscale, cloud, AI, and colocation customers. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence on the future growth and success of the business. Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets within the data centre sector. Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities across hyperscale, cloud, AI, and colocation markets. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, operators, consultants, and key decision-makers. Lead customer engagement activities from initial contact through contract award. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities. Develop and maintain a robust project pipeline and sales forecast. Collaborate with technical, engineering, commercial, and operational teams to develop compelling customer solutions. Support tendering, proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations. Represent Exyte at industry events, conferences, and networking forums. Provide strategic market intelligence and recommendations to senior leadership. Drive client satisfaction and long-term partnerships through exceptional stakeholder management. Support the continued expansion of Exyte's Data Centre footprint in existing and emerging markets. Show your expertise Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline. Significant business development, sales, or commercial leadership experience within the data centre, mission-critical, construction, engineering, or technology infrastructure sectors. Proven track record of securing major projects and developing strategic client relationships. Strong understanding of the data centre market, including hyperscale, cloud, AI, and colocation environments. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives and senior client stakeholders. Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Strong presentation and communication capabilities. Experience managing complex sales cycles and multi-stakeholder opportunities. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market opportunities into business growth. Results-driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset. Willingness to travel as required. Contact: You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.