South Balkans Data Center Segment Leader
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Segment Strategy & Growth: Define and execute the South Balkans Data Center segment go-to-market strategy, identifying priority accounts, verticals (colocation, hyperscale/neocloud, enterprise, edge), and growth pockets aligned with regional market dynamics.
- Pipeline Development: Build and manage a robust opportunity pipeline across the full data center lifecycle (power distribution, UPS, cooling, racks, DCIM/software, services), ensuring accurate forecasting and funnel discipline.
- Key Account Engagement: Develop and manage relationships with strategic data center end users, developers, and investors, positioning Schneider Electric solutions early in the design and procurement cycle.
- Ecosystem & Channel Collaboration: Partner with EcoXpert and other channel partners, system integrators, and consultants to extend market reach and ensure solution design compliance with Schneider Electric standards.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with pre-sales/solution architects, marketing, and delivery teams to ensure technical proposals, pricing, and commercial terms meet customer and internal margin requirements.
- Industry Representation: Represent Schneider Electric at industry events, associations, and forums relevant to the data center ecosystem in the South Balkans.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Εlectrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Master's degree is a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure sales, business development, or technical sales, ideally within power, cooling, or IT infrastructure industries.
- Demonstrated track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with data center end users or channel ecosystems.
- Strong understanding of data center power and cooling architecture (UPS, PDU, cooling systems, racks, DCIM).
- Fluency in Greek and English; additional regional languages a plus.
- Willingness to travel across the South Balkans region.
- Existing network within the South Balkans data center, colocation, or hyperscale ecosystem.
Key Competencies
- Strategic account planning and consultative selling
- Cross-functional collaboration and influence without direct authority
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-evolving, high-growth segment Strong communication and executive presence with C-level customers and partners
What's in it for me?
- Direct access to C-level customers and high-impact strategic projects
- Career growth opportunities with training, mentorship, and clear advancement pathways
- Collaborative culture that values innovation, autonomy, and professional judgment
- Flexibility and support to help you thrive both professionally and personally
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