Business Development Manager - Hyperscale

Modine Manufacturing Company

$127K — $185K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Sales or Technical Sales
  • Preferred experience in HVAC&R or Data Center Cooling equipment
  • Strong understanding of Data Center technologies and industry trends
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies for revenue and market share growth
  • Map and influence customer organizational structures
  • Analyze market trends and customer feedback to refine strategies
  • Own top-of-funnel pipeline for cooling opportunities
  • Cultivate relationships within the sales cycle to influence buying decisions

Benefits

  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
  • 401k Retirement plan with company paid match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Business Development Manager - Hyperscale

Job Posting Location: Racine, WI

Posting Start Date: 2/25/26

Req Id: 6831

Required Travel: 0 - 50%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Remote

Posted Pay Range: $127k-$185k

Position Description

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving strategic growth with leading hyperscale data center operators through the promotion, positioning, and technical-commercial leadership of our advanced cooling solutions portfolio. This role combines strategic account development, solution selling, product/technical fluency, and ecosystem partnership building to expand our presence across hyperscale campuses worldwide. This role requires a seasoned sales professional with a strong background in the Data Center Cooling or HVAC industry.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve sustainable growth of revenue and profit, and market share expansion
  • Map and influence customer organizational structures (engineering, supply chain, operations).
  • Use insights from market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to refine strategies and drive growth.
  • Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and performance metrics.
  • Leverage strength of entire product portfolio to drive sustainable growth


Prospect Development:
  • Prospect for new opportunities utilizing the full strength and capabilities of the Airedale by Modine's portfolio.
  • Cultivate relationships within the sales cycle that influencing the buying decision - including contractors, engineers of record and end user / owners.
  • Develop and manage a business development program, including identifying potential partners, negotiating agreements, and providing ongoing support.


Sales Funnel Process:
  • Own the top-of-funnel pipeline for hyperscale cooling opportunities; maintain accuracy in CRM.
  • Lead RFP/RFQ responses, coordinating pricing, T&Cs, technical content, and delivery commitments.
  • Develop multi-year revenue forecasts and support capacity planning for growth programs.


VoC and Market Trend Monitoring:
  • Collect and analyze Voice of Customer (VoC) data to gain insights into customer needs, preferences, and pain points, and use this information to drive product and service improvements.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activities, and customer needs to refine sales strategies and ensure a competitive edge.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and product development teams to align sales initiatives with overall business goals.


Cross-Functional Orchestration:
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to ensure alignment with client expectations.
  • Support go-to-market strategies with Marketing, including collateral, case studies, and industry events.
  • Steward internal governance processes (gate reviews, pricing committees, strategic account plans).


Required Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Sales or Technical Sales
  • Experience in HVAC&R or Data Center Cooling equipment is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Data Center technologies and industry trends.
  • Ability to articulate complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented with a proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Experience building and executing multi-year strategic account plans.
  • Proficient in CRM software and other sales tools.
  • Travel: Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily within North America


Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being:
  • Day One
    • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • After 90 days of continuous employment
    • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
      • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
      • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
    • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Short Term Disability (company paid)
  • Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:
  • Competitive time-off policies
  • Tuition Reimbursement


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