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Account Manager – Data Centers

Scnteam, Atlanta, GA, United States


Account Manager – Grid & Data Centers (New Business Development)
Location: Nationwide (Remote)

Travel: ~50% overnight travel

Work Arrangement: Remote; must reside within a 1-hour drive of a major U.S. airport

Education: Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

Position Overview
The Account Manager – Grid & Data Centers is a hunter-focused, new business development role responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing new customers within the Grid, Data Center, and related critical infrastructure markets.

This individual will drive growth by selling the company’s contract manufacturing capabilities , including precision metal components, assemblies, and engineered solutions, to OEMs, integrators, and Tier 1 suppliers serving grid modernization, power distribution, data centers, and energy infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated sales professional who thrives in a high-activity, solution-based selling environment and is comfortable opening doors, building relationships from scratch, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.

Key Responsibilities
New Business Development (Primary Focus)

Proactively identify and target new OEMs, EPCs, integrators, and Tier 1 customers within the Grid and Data Center ecosystem

Develop and execute a strategic prospecting plan to generate qualified opportunities nationwide

Penetrate new accounts and establish the company as a preferred contract manufacturing partner

Lead discovery conversations to understand customer needs, applications, timelines, and decision criteria

Sales & Account Execution

Present and position the company’s manufacturing capabilities, including:

Precision Electrical Components

Precision Manufactured Components

Mechanical Power Transmission

Precision Fluid Management

Electric Vehicle Components (as applicable to infrastructure)

Medical manufacturing capabilities (as applicable to diversified OEMs)

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quoting teams to develop competitive proposals and solutions

Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract award and handoff to operations

Meet or exceed new business revenue targets and activity metrics

Market & Relationship Development

Build long-term relationships with engineering, sourcing, operations, and executive stakeholders

Stay informed on market trends related to grid modernization, power distribution, hyperscale data centers, energy storage, and infrastructure investment

Attend industry trade shows, customer visits, and networking events as required

Maintain accurate pipeline activity and forecasting within the CRM system

Qualifications & Experience
Required

Associate Degree required

3+ years of B2B sales experience in manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or industrial solutions

Proven hunter mindset with demonstrated success driving net-new business

Experience selling technical or engineered solutions into OEM or industrial markets

Ability to travel approximately 50% overnight nationwide

Must be located within a 1-hour drive of a major U.S. airport

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Experience selling into Grid, Power, Data Center, Energy, or Critical Infrastructure markets

Understanding of precision manufacturing processes, metal fabrication, machining, or assemblies

Experience navigating complex sales cycles with multiple decision-makers

Key Competencies

Hunter mentality with high activity level

Strategic prospecting and account targeting

Solution-based and consultative selling

Technical aptitude and ability to translate manufacturing capabilities into customer value

Time management and self-direction in a remote environment

Comfort operating in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations

Why Join Us

Opportunity to sell into high-growth, infrastructure-driven markets

Nationwide territory with significant white space for new business

Broad and diversified manufacturing capabilities to support complex customer needs

Remote flexibility with strong internal operational support

Ability to make a direct, measurable impact on company growth

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