Business Development Manager - Data Centres
The posting
Company Description
John Davidson Pipes are one of the leading distributors of civils and drainage products in the UK. As part of Tessenderlo Group, a worldwide organisation in more than 20 countries, JDP and its manufacturing partners are some of Europe's leading experts throughout our industries. With a network of 27 branches across the UK, JDP is undergoing a period of growth and change and we need motivated and knowledgeable people that can help us achieve our goals. If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting journey please apply!
Job Description
JDP is looking for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to lead our growth within the rapidly expanding UK Data Centre sector. You will need a proven track record of dealing with and selling into tier one contractors who are involved in the delivery of current and future data centre products.
This is a national role focused on identifying and winning opportunities with data centre developers, operators, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners. You will be responsible for promoting and selling JDP's extensive portfolio of drainage, ducting, cable protection, water management, and infrastructure solutions, including both JDP-manufactured products and specialist third-party ranges.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a business growth strategy for the UK data centre market.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across developers, consultants, contractors, and operators.
- Secure product specifications and project opportunities from early design through to project delivery.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities.
- Manage a strong pipeline of data centre projects and provide regular sales forecasts.
- Represent JDP at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Proven business development or specification sales experience within construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or utilities.
- Strong knowledge of the UK data centre market and project lifecycle.
- Existing relationships with key organisations operating within the sector.
- Demonstrable track record of winning major projects and delivering profitable sales growth.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, commercially focused, and comfortable working nationally.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and grow JDP's presence in a high-growth sector
Where you can sell from
Fully remote, for people based in United Kingdom.
Taken from Tessenderlo Group's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Tessenderlo Group
A Belgian industrial group that makes plastic pipe systems (DYKA), distributes drainage products in the UK (JDP) and sells crop nutrients, gelatin, rendered fats and proteins and weaving machines, to merchants, contractors, installers, utilities, farmers and manufacturers.
Pay schedule: Salaried employees with a bonus on top for most sellers, plus a company car with an international fuel card, group and hospital insurance and meal vouchers on a permanent full-time contract in Belgium, a car or allowance for the UK data centre seat, a contributory pension and 25 days' leave at JDP, and medical cover, life insurance and a benefits cafeteria in Poland.
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