Business Development Manager, Data Centers

Job Summary At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager, Data Centers to join our Texas team. You will be responsible for driving growth of Pentair solutions in data center applications through channel‑based go‑to‑market strategies, technical solution selling, and new market development. This role blends deep engineering expertise with commercial acumen to influence specifying engineering firms, distributors, integrators, and strategic partners while identifying and developing new ventures and emerging applications where Pentair can differentiate. This position will have the opportunity to take a new approach to how we influence and sell in this emerging market. Responsibilities Develop and execute a channel‑focused sales strategy for data center and digital infrastructure applications. Serve as a technical sales consultant for distributors, engineers, and integrators. Identify and penetrate key markets and ventures for Pentair solutions. Provide pre‑sales engineering support including solution design and application guidance. Train and enable channel partners on Pentair’s technologies. Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Business Development. Maintain awareness of market trends and competitive offers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related). 5+ years of experience selling through channel distribution models or equivalent experience selling to end‑users in the data center market. Proven ability to engage and sell technical solutions and services to channel partners and engineering clients. Experience with data center infrastructure, cooling, or thermal management. Experience in new market or adjacent market development. Ability to travel 50-75% of the time. Compensation For this full‑time position, the anticipated total compensation range is $137,300 to $254,900 per year. Additional forms of compensation may include an annual incentive bonus and/or sales incentive. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable experience, education, location, and other relevant factors. Benefits As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to keep you and your family healthy and protected, including health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross‑cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr