Posted 2mo ago

External Sales Director

@ CEL Critical Power
Williamsburg or United States
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:Define strategy, Cultivate relationships, Position solutions
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering; 5-8 years of B2B sales in electrical/power/data center sectors; proven large-deal closing; remote work; travel up to 50%.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Salesforce, HubSpot
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Job Description

CEL Critical Power is a leading manufacturer and provider of power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Our portfolio includes Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and UL891-compliant switchboards — engineered, built, and delivered from our headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia. Serving a global network of data centers and mission critical facilities, we prioritize quality, agility, and deep technical collaboration.

Position Summary

CEL Critical Power is seeking a driven and experienced External Sales Director to lead customer acquisition and revenue growth serving mission critical sectors including Hyperscale Data Centers, Colocation providers, cloud platform and high-spec industrial environments.. This nationwide role will focus on building strategic relationships with key accounts and positioning CEL's power distribution products as the premier choice for mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the sales strategy to drive growth in key markets including hyperscale, colocation, cloud, industrial, and commercial sectors.
  • Cultivate high-level relationships with target accounts, including end clients, data center operators, MEP consultants, general contractors and electrical contractors.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to position custom power distribution solutions.
  • Track and report on KPIs, pipeline health, and forecasting accuracy using CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client presentations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing and finance to align commercial goals.
  • Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategy.
  • Support the VP of Sales with reporting, strategy input, and market feedback.