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Business Development Representative

AFL


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

AFL Data Center Services is seeking a motivated entry-level Business Development Representative to support the growth of our fiber-optic and structured-cabling services within the hyperscale data-center market.

In this remote role you will help identify prospective customers initiate outreach build relationships and uncover opportunities for data-center cabling projects. You will work closely with experienced business-development technical and operational leaders while developing the skills and industry knowledge needed to grow a career in data-center infrastructure sales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven early-career professional who is organized curious comfortable initiating conversations and interested in the fast-growing data-center and connectivity market.

What you will do

  • Research target hyperscale data-center customers and related contractors developers and integrators.
  • Conduct outreach through email phone LinkedIn and industry events to generate introductions and discovery meetings.
  • Build and maintain contact lists account profiles and customer relationship notes.
  • Identify potential cabling opportunities and share them with senior business-development leadership.
  • Participate in customer meetings capability presentations and follow-up discussions.
  • Support supplier registrations customer prequalifications and vendor onboarding activities.
  • Track bid opportunities customer requirements deadlines and follow-up items.
  • Assist with proposal coordination customer communications and CRM documentation.
  • Attend approved data-center conferences trade shows and networking events.
  • Complete timely follow-up after meetings and events documenting contacts and potential opportunities.
  • Participate in weekly pipeline reviews and activity planning.
  • Learn the organizations cabling services delivery capabilities and approved customer messaging.

What we are looking for

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence initiating outreach and building professional relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Interest in data centers fiber optics structured cabling construction or technical sales.
  • Willingness to learn technical concepts and customer requirements.
  • Ability to travel regularly for customer meetings conferences and occasional site visits.
  • Residency within approximately 45 minutes of a major commercial airport.

Preferred qualifications

  • Up to three years of experience in sales business development customer service recruiting construction telecommunications or a related field.
  • Exposure to structured cabling fiber optics low-voltage systems or data-center infrastructure.
  • Experience using a CRM such as Sale Force or managing outreach and follow-up.
  • Experience supporting trade shows customer presentations or sales pursuits.
  • Relevant education technical training or equivalent practical experience.

What success looks like

Success in this role is measured by consistent high-quality activity development of qualified opportunities strong CRM discipline and meaningful contribution to the sales pipeline. You will be supported by experienced leaders and technical teams with clear expectations and opportunities to grow into more advanced business-development responsibilities.

Why join us

You will join one of the best data-cabling delivery teams in the world! You will join a team of passionate industry leaders and will be focused on delivering critical connectivity infrastructure for data centers. This role provides direct exposure to hyperscale customers industry events complex infrastructure projects and the commercial side of data-center construction.


Required Experience:

IC


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AFL is a leading provider of fiber optic solutions for broadband networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, and other applications. We offer a wide range of products and services, including fiber optic cable, connectivity, fusion splicers, test and inspection equipment, and more. ... View more

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