Managing Director Sales Leader, Energy & Utilities, North America

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We are currently seeking a Managing Director Sales Leader, Energy & Utilities, North America to join our team in Houston, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

At NTT DATA, we partner with leading energy providers to modernize operations, optimize infrastructure, and unlock growth opportunities. Leveraging deep industry expertise and a comprehensive portfolio—including Consulting Services, Network Digitization, Everilion Station, Energy/Commodity Trading and Risk Management, Refinery 4.0, and Disruptive Technologies (IoT, AI, blockchain, open innovation)—we deliver agility, efficiency, and personalized energy solutions at scale.

We are seek a dynamic and results-driven Sales Leader to spearhead growth initiatives across the Energy and Utility sectors. This key leadership role encompasses full-cycle growth strategies—from go-to-market planning and execution to leading and mentoring a high-performing new logo acquisition team. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision, industry expertise, and strong leadership to achieve ambitious revenue goals.

• Define and execute go-to-market strategies for target industries.

• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and market expansion.

• Build and maintain C-level relationships with clients and market influencers to position NTT DATA as a trusted advisor.

• Lead a team of Sales Executives and Account Managers to achieve multi-million-dollar targets.

• Oversee pipeline development, forecasting, and governance for large, complex deals.

• Ensure compliance with pricing, contracting, and risk management policies.

• Leverage deep knowledge of Energy and Utilities to identify trends and create tailored value propositions.

• Collaborate with solution architects and delivery teams to design client-centric proposals.

• Lead RFP/RFQ responses and executive presentations for large transformation deals.

• Recruit, coach, and mentor high-performing sales teams.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• 15+ years in IT consulting/managed services sales with proven success in go-to-market innovation and market growth.

• 10 years Energy/Utilities industry domain experience, including digital transformation, cloud, application modernization, and managed services delivery models.

• 8 years in sales leadership, navigating complex enterprise buying cycles, consultative selling, and managing portfolios exceeding $100M annually.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Join a global leader committed to innovation and transformation in the Energy & Utilities sector. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance…