Director, Data Center And Microgrid Sales

Director Of Data Center And Microgrid Sales

If you are a senior sales professional looking to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you which can be remotely based in the United States. As the director of data center and microgrid sales, you will be responsible for growing revenue in the data center power generation and microgrid markets. This position will focus on attracting new customers, growing market share, and developing strong industry relationships. This position will supplement the local sales team to drive greenfield control system orders across North America in the data center power generation industry that ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability. This position is a part of the Emerson Power & Water Solutions business. Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading controls automation company that focuses on providing applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plants sectors. We focus on upgrading existing plant control systems with industry-leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote the sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid and wastewater infrastructure.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Develop new customer accounts that are providing power plants for data centers, including EPCs, investors, operation & maintenance companies, and end users.
• Promote and sell control systems for power plants and microgrids, aligning solutions with customer needs and project requirements.
• Actively visit potential customers to understand their business drivers, needs, and pains to connect them to the Emerson solution.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans to penetrate new markets and grow share in the data center energy segment, short and long term.
• Develop, engage, and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Create and deliver technical presentations to prospective clients.
• Identify and recommend account strategies through territory business analysis.
• Negotiate technical and commercial issues to close orders.
• Provide concise industry updates, competitive differentiation, and pricing strategy to executive-level management.
• Maintain customer relationship management (CRM) tool.
• Participation in select professional meetings, trade shows, and conferences as a representative of Emerson.

You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You honor commitments and keep confidence.

For this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's of science degree in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering (BSEE, BSChE, BSME), or equivalent technical degree is required.
• 10 years' experience in power industry sales, marketing, operations, or related fields applying control system and microgrid solutions.
• Demonstrated experience breaking into new accounts and establishing vertical and horizontal relationships.
• Strong understanding of the industry drivers that lead to control system upgrades.
• Ability to travel up to 60% annually within the United States and Canada.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the requirement for employer sponsorship or work visas.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

• Prior sales experience in the power industry.
• Prior experience in greenfield power sales.
• Existing relationships within the power market including owners, operators, developers, and EPCs.
• Knowledge of DCS control systems.
• Knowledge of microgrid (non-grid connected) control systems.

Our culture & commitment to you:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow! We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our culture & values.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $150,000-175,000 annually + bonus and benefits, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Why Emerson

Our commitment to our people

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems—for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal opportunity employer

Emerson is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources, and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go!