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 DescriptionJDP 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
Skills Required
- Proven business development or specification sales experience in construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or utilities
- Strong knowledge of the UK data centre market and project lifecycle
- Existing relationships with key organisations operating in the UK data centre sector
- Demonstrable record of winning major projects and delivering profitable sales growth
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated and commercially focused
- Comfortable working nationally
What We Do
Tessenderlo Group is a diversified industrial group headquartered in Belgium, active globally across agriculture, bio-valorization, and industrial solutions. The company operates through multiple business units, including Crop Vitality and NovaSource, providing products and services that primarily focus on agriculture, food, water management, and industrial applications, such as liquid and solid fertilizers, crop protection solutions, gelatin, and plastic pipe systems.
