Data Centre Sales Specialist

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Amersfoort, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Quota-bearing sales specialist who pursues and closes data center opportunities within existing accounts. Works with client managers and pre-sales architects to design solutions, present value propositions, manage proposals, and build senior stakeholder relationships. Uses sales methodologies, vendor knowledge, and market awareness to exceed financial targets and develop new channels.
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Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

As a Datacenter Sales Specialist, you are much more than a subject matter expert; you are a key driver of growth for NTT DATA Inc.

Your mission is to accelerate our Hybrid Data Center business by identifying new market opportunities, developing qualified pipeline, and helping customers modernize their infrastructure to support business growth, resilience, security, compliance, AI adoption, and cloud transformation.

Beyond supporting Client Managers on qualified opportunities, you actively create demand, open new conversations with customers, and develop business within strategic accounts. Working closely with Client Managers, Enterprise Architects, delivery teams, and technology partners, you will position innovative infrastructure and cloud solutions that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will engage senior decision-makers throughout the sales cycle and play a critical role in strengthening NTT DATA's position as a trusted technology partner.
 

Your Mission
  • Drive revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and closing new Hybrid Data Center opportunities.

  • Build and develop a strong pipeline through direct prospecting, partner engagement, networking, industry events, and social selling.

  • Expand business within strategic accounts while supporting Client Managers on qualified opportunities.

  • Lead customer discussions around datacenter modernization, hybrid cloud, virtualization, AI-ready infrastructure, data resilience, and sovereign IT strategies.

  • Understand customer business challenges and translate them into value-driven solutions focused on operational efficiency, risk reduction, compliance, and business growth.

  • Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, assessments, and executive briefings to generate new opportunities and accelerate deal progression.

  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, pre-sales teams, delivery teams, and technology partners to design and present tailored solutions.

  • Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and guide opportunities through the entire sales lifecycle.

  • Develop and position differentiated solutions by combining infrastructure, cloud, managed services, consulting, and lifecycle services.

  • Maintain strong knowledge of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies across Hybrid Data Center, Cloud, AI, and Infrastructure solutions.

  • Build strong relationships with strategic technology partners such as Dell Technologies, HPE, Cisco, NetApp, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and AWS.

  • Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and opportunity governance while achieving ambitious sales targets.

Your Profile
  • Fluent English and Dutch, with the ability to engage effectively with international stakeholders.

  • Proven experience (minimum 6 years) in selling IT infrastructure, datacenter, cloud, or managed services solutions.

  • Strong expertise in hybrid datacenter environments, including servers, storage, virtualization, and infrastructure modernization.

  • Solid knowledge of public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.

  • Experience working with major technology vendors such as Dell Technologies, HPE, Cisco, NetApp, or equivalent ecosystem partners.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop business, generate pipeline, and manage complex sales cycles with enterprise customers.

  • Comfortable engaging and negotiating with senior executives and business decision-makers.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

  • Experience or exposure to AI infrastructure, data platforms, or NVIDIA-based ecosystems would be considered a strong advantage.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for helping customers solve business challenges through technology.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.


Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology/systems, sales, or related field
  • Fluency in Dutch
  • Seasoned sales experience in a technology or services environment (quota-bearing)
  • Seasoned understanding of IT Managed Services environment
  • Proven track record of solution-based selling and sales over-achievement
  • Experience selling complex data center technology solutions and services to senior-level clients
  • SPIN and/or Solution Selling certification(s)
  • Relevant technology and vendor certification(s)

NTT DATA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NTT DATA and has not been reviewed or approved by NTT DATA.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Feedback suggests salary bands and grades are clearly defined, making ranges and promotion criteria easier to understand. Standardized HR processes provide visibility into levels across common delivery roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA eligibility. Global materials emphasize comprehensive insurance and wellbeing as baseline offerings across regions.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Flexible work options, including remote/hybrid arrangements, are highlighted as core benefits and can support work–life balance. Some delivery teams report more manageable hours than strategy consultancies, improving perceived value for time.

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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
55,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity

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