About the role
There's a Place for You at Capital
A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Data Center OEM Business Development Manager
Industry: Electrical Distribution - Data Center, OEM & Critical Infrastructure Markets
Position Summary
The Data Center OEM Business Development Manager is responsible for leading growth within the data center OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) market segment, including hyperscale operators, colocation facilities, mission‑critical environments, and manufacturers that build data center infrastructure systems. This role develops strategic partnerships, identifies major project and OEM opportunities, and serves as the organization's subject‑matter expert on data center requirements, electrical systems, and procurement processes.
The position requires strong technical understanding, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with internal sales teams, engineering teams, and supplier manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Growth
Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with Data Center OEM's.
Develop and execute a strategic plan for growing electrical distribution sales in the data center OEM segments.
Expand relationships within engineering, procurement, operations.
Monitor capital projects, expansion initiatives, retrofit programs, and requirements across the data center market.
Technical & Industry Expertise
Serve as the internal SME on data center electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS, breakers, busway, power distribution, grounding, cooling-related electrical requirements, and related infrastructure.
Work closely with supplier partners to ensure competitive positioning, product alignment, and technical support for major data center projects.
Provide guidance to field sales teams on data center procurement processes, safety standards, commissioning requirements, and OEM specifications.
Project & Proposal Management
Lead bid responses, large project proposals, and technical quote development in partnership with vendors and internal teams.
Ensure accuracy of bill of materials, pricing, specifications, and deliverable timelines.
Track major project opportunities from early design stages through award, construction, and commissioning.
Relationship & Account Management
Build strong relationships with decision‑makers at OEMs, design‑build firms, and data center operators.
Conduct on‑site visits, presentations, and technical discussions with engineering and operations stakeholders.
Represent the company at data center industry events, OEM conferences, and critical‑infrastructure forums.
Sales Enablement & Internal Collaboration
Provide training and development to internal sales teams on data center market trends, OEM product lines, and competitive differentiators.
Partner with supplier manufacturers to coordinate joint sales calls, product demos, and solution presentations.
Maintain active communication with regional sales teams to drive alignment and support account penetration.
Reporting & Pipeline Management
Maintain a detailed opportunity pipeline and regularly report project status, forecasted revenue, margins, and key account activity.
Analyze market trends and competitive intelligence to inform strategy and leadership decision‑making.
Ensure accurate tracking of awarded business and maintain documentation for strategic accounts and OEM partners.
Qualifications
3-7+ years of business development or sales experience in data centers, OEM, electrical distribution, critical power, or industrial infrastructure markets preferred
Strong knowledge of electrical products, power systems, and data center infrastructure solutions (e.g., UPS, switchgear, PDU, busway, cable tray, cooling).
Experience working with OEMs, EPC firms, consulting engineers, or mission‑critical contractors preferred.
Proven ability to manage complex technical opportunities and long project cycles.
Excellent communication, technical presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across sales, operations, engineering, and supplier partner teams.
Key Competencies
Technical product and system understanding
Strategic business development
Relationship and account management
Project opportunity tracking
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to navigate complex procurement and engineering environments
Location
This role may be based remotely or in a regional office, with travel required to meet partners and attend industry events.
Salary: $120,000 to $150,000 per year with bonus potential
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates
Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about
Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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