Sales Manager

About Global Switch  

Global Switch is a leading owner, operator, and developer of large-scale network dense, carrier, and cloud-neutral multi-customer data centres in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Our data centres provide rich ecosystems and offer the reliability, security, and flexibility that our customers require to house their IT infrastructure. 

Established in 1998, Global Switch has built an enviable reputation for creating data centres that set new standards in scale, resilience, and connectivity. 

We are a growing business of over 300 people across all our data centres, and our Corporate Office in Victoria, London. We have become a trusted provider for our customers through our commitment to precision, people, impact, and evolution. These are the shared values that drive our behaviours in all we do.   

Global Switch is entering an exciting period of expansion and this role offers a unique chance to join a Global business and leading company in what is a truly exciting, dynamic, and hugely expanding data centre industry.   

About the role Manage and develop Data Centre sales, attracting and retaining business from all areas of commerce. Co-ordinate all aspects of the Data Centre sales function and perform the sales role as part of a Data Centre Team as well as working closely with Corporate Sales and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities: Work closely with Marketing and implement local Marketing Plan and promote market awareness of Global Switch in the local market to generate sales leads.

Ensure close communication and reporting to the Marketing department and support the development of new ideas on an ongoing basis.

Target other business intermediaries including inward investment agencies, Local Authority, Chambers of Commerce, corporate lawyers, and corporate accountants, as well as any other key decision-makers.

Use a wide spread of targets to achieve a result from direct marketing to advertising to cold calling to attract a new and wider customer base – educate new customers.

Determine precise customer needs in conjunction with the local management team and develop an ongoing relationship with customers to help them manage any changing requirements, with the aim of fulfilling all their current and future needs.

Ensure that all information regarding contractual documentation is relayed to the Operations Manager and relevant departments.

Experience Required: Commercial Agency or Corporate Real Estate experience which demonstrates leading complex negotiations

Business development or sales background

As an equal opportunity employer, Global Switch is committed to providing a working culture that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and working environment.