Senior Director, Data Center Solutions (Finance)
About Us:
Turtle & Hughes is a leading electrical distributor, providing innovative solutions to complex power and infrastructure challenges. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer success, we serve industries ranging from manufacturing and commercial construction to utilities and data centers. We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive our data center strategy nationwide.
Position Overview:
The Senior Director, Data Center Solutions will be responsible for developing and executing Turtle & Hughes' data center strategy, driving demand with data center owners, developers, and contractors, and ensuring our branches are operationally prepared to support these projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep industry relationships and a proven ability to build and execute a scalable business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Development & Demand Generation: Establish and nurture relationships with data center owners, developers, general contractors, and electrical contractors to position Turtle & Hughes as a trusted partner in the industry.
- Strategic Sales Leadership: Work closely with internal sales teams and leadership to develop targeted strategies that drive revenue growth in the data center sector.
- Branch Readiness: Collaborate with regional and branch leadership to ensure operational preparedness, including inventory planning, process optimization, and training initiatives tailored to data center projects.
- Vendor & Supplier Strategy: Develop and manage key vendor relationships to ensure product availability, pricing competitiveness, and alignment with data center project needs.
- Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of trends, technologies, and best practices in the data center market to position Turtle & Hughes as an industry leader. Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with marketing, operations, and sales teams to drive cohesive go-to-market strategies and ensure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in the electrical distribution, data center, or related industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership or business development role.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of data center infrastructure, power distribution, and electrical solutions. Strong network within the data center market.
- Sales & Business Development: Proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and market expansion.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Travel: Ability to travel nationally as needed to support business development and branch readiness initiatives.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and shape Turtle & Hughes' national data center strategy.
- Work with an industry leader known for innovation, service, and customer commitment.
- Competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.
If you are a strategic leader with a passion for the data center industry and a drive for business growth, we invite you to apply and be part of Turtle & Hughes' exciting future!
What We Offer
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Employee negotiated discounts
Who We Are
Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
What To Do Next
You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our social medias! LinkedIn: @Turtle Instagram: @TurtleandHughes
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
