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Virginia Transformer Corp

VP of Data Center Sales

Virginia Transformer Corp, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000

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On the heels of achieving

3X growth , Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it

again! We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both

intense and incredibly rewarding . We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone. If you have the

drive, grit, and expertise

to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your

career 3X alongside the Company’s growth

— we’d love to talk. Apply below and let’s start the conversation. Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity. Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential. We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up. Position Title: VP of Data Center Market Sales (Power Transformers) Position Summary: The VP of Data Center Market Sales at Virginia Transformer will lead and drive business growth within the data center industry, overseeing a results-driven team, including Market Managers, Sales Engineers, and Market Representatives. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives tailored to hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers, ensuring alignment with market demands for power transformers and critical power infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the data center sector, a strong understanding of mission-critical power systems, and a proven ability to build relationships with key industry stakeholders to drive revenue, expand market share, and support long-term customer partnerships. Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Market Leadership: Lead the data center sales division, focusing on sustainable revenue growth and positioning Virginia Transformer as a preferred supplier for data center power solutions. Executive Sales Strategy: Develop and implement high-impact sales strategies to drive new customer acquisition within hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data centers. Engage with key decision-makers, including executive leadership, procurement teams, and engineering stakeholders. Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term partnerships by offering customized power transformer solutions that ensure power reliability, efficiency, and scalability. Proactively address client needs and strengthen customer satisfaction. Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning: Monitor data center industry trends, including emerging technologies, regulatory changes, energy efficiency initiatives, and market competitors. Leverage insights to adapt sales strategies and enhance Virginia Transformer's market position. Performance & Revenue Growth: Define, track, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for the sales team, ensuring targets are met or exceeded. Use data-driven decision-making to optimize sales execution. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal departments, including engineering, marketing, product development, and operations, to ensure alignment of power transformer offerings with evolving data center energy demands and ESG initiatives. Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of experience in sales or business development within the data center sector, with expertise in power transformers, electrical infrastructure, or power distribution equipment preferred. Proven track record of executive-level sales leadership, including strategic account management and business development in mission-critical power markets. Strong understanding of data center power infrastructure, including redundancy models (N, N+1, 2N), energy efficiency requirements, and industry standards (Uptime Institute, IEEE, NFPA, NEC). Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage C-level stakeholders, engineering teams, and procurement executives. Ability to analyze complex power infrastructure challenges and develop effective, high-value sales strategies. Competitive salary and bonus potential Career development opportunities in a growing organization Seniority Level

Executive Employment Type

Full-time Job Function

Business Development, Manufacturing, and Management Industries

Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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