Director Of Business Development - Midwest; Data Center

I__f being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.

_ In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date. _

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

The Director, Business Development – North Central Region is responsible for driving strategic business development, market expansion, customer engagement, and revenue growth across the Data Center Services portfolio throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. This role partners closely with Global Account Leaders, Program Management leadership, Operations, Estimating, and executive stakeholders to develop and expand customer ecosystems while executing NTI’s national sales strategy.

The Director, Business Development will cultivate executive-level relationships with Data Center operators, Hyperscale providers, AI platform operators, Cloud and Neo-Cloud providers, General Contractors, Fiber Service Providers, and strategic partners. This position serves as a key market-facing leader responsible for identifying opportunities, positioning NTI’s service offerings, developing long-term customer relationships, and supporting profitable revenue growth across Data Center, Low Voltage, Fiber Infrastructure, and Mission Critical services.

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to support continued growth within assigned markets.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with Data Center, Hyperscale, AI, Cloud, and Mission Critical customers.
• Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
• Develop and expand strategic partnerships with General Contractors, Technology Integrators, VARs, Electrical Contractors, and other industry partners.
• Drive enterprise sales growth across new and existing accounts while maximizing cross-selling opportunities across Network Connex service lines.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify target markets, strategic accounts, and growth initiatives.
• Support customer acquisition strategies and account expansion efforts.

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain regular engagement with customer leadership teams to understand business priorities and infrastructure needs.
• Coordinate customer engagement strategies with Global Account Leaders and Program Management leadership.
• Identify customer challenges and position solutions aligned with NTI’s capabilities and service offerings.
• Support contract negotiations, solution development, and commercial discussions.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, market conditions, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor Data Center, AI, Cloud, Fiber Infrastructure, and Mission Critical market developments.
• Attend industry events, conferences, networking opportunities, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence.
• Develop regional market intelligence and strategic recommendations for leadership.

• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasting models, and sales performance metrics.
• Provide regular reporting and updates regarding market activity, sales performance, and strategic opportunities.
• Track key performance indicators and sales objectives.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting…