We are seeking a Director Business Development for our client a data center developer expanding into Singapore. The ideal candidate will be in the forefront of identifying evaluating and securing new business opportunities to drive the company’s growth in the data centre space. This role will involve developing strategic partnerships managing client relationships and leading commercial negotiations to expand the company’s portfolio of data centre projects regionally.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business development strategies to identify and secure new data centre development opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with hyperscale cloud providers enterprise clients investors and key industry stakeholders.
- Identify potential joint ventures acquisitions and partnerships to enhance the company’s data centre portfolio.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess emerging trends pricing strategies and demand forecasts.
- Lead negotiations for commercial agreements including land acquisitions power procurement and strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate with internal teams including engineering legal and finance to ensure seamless of business development initiatives.
- Drive the endtoend deal process from lead generation to contract closure ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Represent the company at industry events conferences and networking opportunities to enhance brand presence and business opportunities.
- Prepare and present business proposals investment cases and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Real Estate Engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in business development real estate or investment roles within the data centre cloud computing or IT infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record of securing and managing highvalue business deals and partnerships.
- Strong understanding of data centre development including site selection power infrastructure and market dynamics.
- Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with hyperscalers colocation providers or enterprise IT clients.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and drive strategic initiatives in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen to evaluate investment opportunities. Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Able to work independently in a fastpaced environment driving and executing initiatives under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Enthusiastic learner who is independent selfmotivated and proactive yet also an effective team player
- Willingness to travel as required.