Senior Director, Business Development

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Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter. About The Role We are looking for a high-impact Business Development Manager for France to lead strategic commercial growth initiatives across the Country. This individual will combine industry relationships, French data centre market expertise , and strong commercial acumen to identify and secure new opportunities with DayOne Clients, enterprises, and strategic ecosystem partners. The successful candidate will operate as both a market-facing commercial leader and a strategic advisor to the business — helping shape out DayOne’s French Market growth strategy, expansion priorities, and position DayOne as a trusted long-term infrastructure partner in the French data centre market. This role requires a strong understanding of the French data centre landscape, including power-constrained areas, site and infrastructure dynamics, customer requirements, and emerging AI-driven demand trends. Business Development Lead business development and commercial growth initiatives across France. Provide the support for the go-to-market strategies aligned with DayOne’s growth ambitions. Identify, originate, and develop new opportunities with strategic partners. Develop relationships with key utilities, government stakeholders, and ecosystem partners. Support market entry strategies for France. Country Leadership Partner closely with internal delivery, operations, legal, finance, and external due diligence and development teams to ensure customer requirements can be operationally delivered. Translate technical infrastructure capabilities into compelling commercial value propositions. Support long-term account growth and strategic expansion planning with key customers. Market Intelligence & Growth Strategy Provide ongoing market intelligence on customer demand, competitive positioning, power availability, regulatory developments, and emerging infrastructure trends. Advise leadership on strategic market opportunities, risks, and commercial priorities. Support French market expansion strategy including customer demand validation and pipeline forecasting. Monitor all data centre market developments shaping future capacity demand across France. Reporting structure Reporting to the SVP of Business Development EMEA. Collaborate closely with the European Business development team, DayOne’s engineering, operations, and finance teams to align commercial commitments with delivery capability. Support strategic local partnerships and ecosystem development across power, fibre, land, and infrastructure providers. What We’re Looking For 15+ years of experience in business development. Individual that is a self-starter as the initial presence in France. An individual that will be part of the wider European Business Development Team, supporting the team on bids and at industry events The role is based in mainland France, preferably in the Northern French regions. French as primary language and must be fluent, (orally and written) in English. Strong understanding of hyperscaler and large-scale infrastructure customer requirements. Strong knowledge of French data centre markets, including power and infrastructure challenges. Existing relationships across the data centre ecosystem. Skills and Competencies Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and execution capability. Executive presence with the ability to engage credibly at mayoral and Federal levels in France. Ability to operate across both technical and commercial discussions. Strong skills, in the preparation of presentations, reporting documents, in MS excel and word. Highly collaborative with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments. Preferred background in one or more of the following areas would be highly advantageous: Hyperscale or colocation data centres development or market expansion AI infrastructure platforms Fibre or network infrastructure HV Power and utility engagement (Not PPA Experience) DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey. For more information about us, please visit Data Center Company Built For Hyperscale . DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.