National Sales Manager, Data Center Filtration

K&N Engineering

. Hunt, qualify and close new data center accounts across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge operators .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales within the data center vertical, focusing on building relationships, closing complex deals, and achieving revenue targets. Proficient in utilizing HubSpot CRM for pipeline management and market insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperienceData Center Solutions SellingHubSpot CRM ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsSustainability Solutions Expertise

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementPipeline DevelopmentConsultative SellingBusiness Case DevelopmentData Center Operations Knowledge

Soft Skills

Independent WorkExecutive Presentation SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot

Industry Keywords

Data CenterHyperscaleColocationEnterprise OperatorsHVAC FiltrationAir QualityCooling SolutionsESG ImpactCritical Facility Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hunt, qualify and close new data center accounts across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge operators
Build pipeline from cold outreach and own the full sales cycle from first meeting to signed agreement
Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual new-business revenue targets for the North America data center vertical
Launch data center pilots, prove performance, uptime safety and ROI, and convert successful pilots into multi-site and portfolio-wide programs
Engage and influence critical facilities, data center operations, engineering, procurement and sustainability leaders
Navigate long sales cycles and build consensus across buying committees
Work with distributors, mechanical contractors, facility service providers and data center consultants to generate demand and co-sell into operators
Build business cases around total cost of ownership, energy performance, labor savings, waste reduction and ESG impact
Represent K&N at data center events such as Yotta, 7x24 Exchange and DCD
Maintain accurate pipeline, forecast and activity data in HubSpot
Bring market insight back to Sales, Marketing and Technical teams
Work directly with the Director of Sales & Marketing to shape data center strategy
Report to the Director of Sales & Marketing, Global Filtration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
7+ years of B2B sales experience with a documented record of hunting, closing new business and exceeding quota
Proven success selling complex, consultative solutions to data center or mission-critical facility buyers
Comfort prospecting cold and building pipeline from scratch
Strong negotiation and executive presentation skills
Ability to work independently and deliver results without close supervision
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Established relationships with hyperscale, colocation or enterprise data center operators
Background in HVAC filtration, air quality, cooling or other critical facility products and services
Experience selling sustainability or ESG-driven solutions
HubSpot CRM proficiency
Based in Texas, though strong candidates anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission
Uncapped bonus
Equal opportunity employer