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Strategic Business Development Leader
We are looking for a Strategic Business Development leader to accelerate growth in our computing & data center market segments. This role will be a critical driver of our go-to-market strategy—identifying opportunities, forging partnerships, and securing long-term design-ins with global customers and influencers from grid to rack. The ideal candidate combines a deep technical understanding of power semiconductors and power systems with a strong commercial mindset and proven track record of building high-value customer and ecosystem relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Expansion: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the data center / AI power system from grid to rack
- Customer Partnerships: Build executive-level relationships with leading OEMs, ODM’s, EMS, influencers, and ecosystem partners to secure long-term design wins and strategic agreements.
- Strategic Growth Initiatives: Drive joint development programs, co-innovation projects, and technology partnerships to expand our SiC market presence.
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation: Lead strategic contracts, licensing, and partnership negotiations—balancing revenue growth, risk mitigation, and long-term scalability.
- Voice of Customer and system: Act as the external-facing advocate to ensure customer needs are reflected in product and roadmap planning.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with product line, sales, and engineering teams to align growth initiatives with technical capabilities and operational execution.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities, regulatory trends, and regional adoption to shape business development strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, sales or FAE within power semiconductors inc WBG in the industrial and energy related sectors.
- Good understanding of power electronics and wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) technologies; ability to communicate technical value propositions to executive and engineering audiences.
- Strong track record in securing strategic deals, JDPs, or long-term supply agreements with global automotive customers.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and executive relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel globally
- Meet and exceed Wolfspeed´s assigned revenue on continuous growth targets.
- Develop strategic account plans for assigned key accounts to support revenue targets consistent with the business unit strategies.
- Qualify opportunity and determine if there is a fit for SiC power devices.
- Support the customer through the design cycle from sample, prototype, pilot, pre-production, to production.
- Build solid relationship with the stakeholders at assigned customers.
- Inspire internal and external teams to achieve high expectations and breakthrough growth for Wolfspeed.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$250,000 - $350,000
To put it legally - Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$297,000.00 - $408,000.00
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Strategic Business Development Leader
We are looking for a Strategic Business Development leader to accelerate growth in our computing & data center market segments. This role will be a critical driver of our go-to-market strategy—identifying opportunities, forging partnerships, and securing long-term design-ins with global customers and influencers from grid to rack. The ideal candidate combines a deep technical understanding of power semiconductors and power systems with a strong commercial mindset and proven track record of building high-value customer and ecosystem relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Expansion: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the data center / AI power system from grid to rack
- Customer Partnerships: Build executive-level relationships with leading OEMs, ODM’s, EMS, influencers, and ecosystem partners to secure long-term design wins and strategic agreements.
- Strategic Growth Initiatives: Drive joint development programs, co-innovation projects, and technology partnerships to expand our SiC market presence.
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation: Lead strategic contracts, licensing, and partnership negotiations—balancing revenue growth, risk mitigation, and long-term scalability.
- Voice of Customer and system: Act as the external-facing advocate to ensure customer needs are reflected in product and roadmap planning.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with product line, sales, and engineering teams to align growth initiatives with technical capabilities and operational execution.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities, regulatory trends, and regional adoption to shape business development strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, sales or FAE within power semiconductors inc WBG in the industrial and energy related sectors.
- Good understanding of power electronics and wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) technologies; ability to communicate technical value propositions to executive and engineering audiences.
- Strong track record in securing strategic deals, JDPs, or long-term supply agreements with global automotive customers.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and executive relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel globally
- Meet and exceed Wolfspeed´s assigned revenue on continuous growth targets.
- Develop strategic account plans for assigned key accounts to support revenue targets consistent with the business unit strategies.
- Qualify opportunity and determine if there is a fit for SiC power devices.
- Support the customer through the design cycle from sample, prototype, pilot, pre-production, to production.
- Build solid relationship with the stakeholders at assigned customers.
- Inspire internal and external teams to achieve high expectations and breakthrough growth for Wolfspeed.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$250,000 - $350,000
To put it legally - Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
$297,000.00 - $408,000.00
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR94
- Garver64
- Ryder System55
- USI Insurance Services39
- Truist34
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services568
- Technology & Software340
- Construction & Real Estate173
- Healthcare & Medical Services170
- Insurance166
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development leader jobs.
- 5 or more years of business development, sales, or strategic partnerships experience
- Proven ability to build and close complex, multi-stakeholder deals
- CRM proficiency, typically Salesforce or HubSpot, for pipeline management
- Experience developing go-to-market strategies and identifying new revenue channels
- Strong executive communication and negotiation skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
Tips for Your Business Development Leader Job Search
Quantify pipeline and revenue impact
Business development leader resumes live or die on numbers. Replace vague claims like 'grew revenue' with specifics: percentage increases, deal sizes, or new market entry outcomes. Hiring managers expect you to own a number, so give them one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business development leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by growth stage
A business development leader role at a Series B startup and one at a Fortune 500 require different instincts. Filter your search by company stage or size and tailor your application to show you understand whether the job is about building a motion from scratch or scaling an existing one.
Demonstrate cross-functional influence
Business development leaders rarely close deals alone. Show in your resume and cover letter how you worked alongside product, legal, and finance to get complex partnerships across the line. Hiring managers want proof you can move stakeholders, not just prospect.
Prepare a deal story for the interview
Most business development leader interviews include a deal walkthrough. Have a single complex partnership or deal you can narrate end to end: how you identified it, the internal and external obstacles, and what the outcome meant for the business.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify territory, existing pipeline access, headcount authority, and quota ramp timelines. Business development leader offers vary widely in how much structural support you get, and those details affect your success far more than base compensation alone.
Business Development Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business development leaders?
The companies hiring the most business development leaders right now include HDR, Garver, and Ryder System, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are concentrated in technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
How many business development leader jobs are remote?
About 30% of business development leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role. Strategic partnerships and alliances roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while enterprise sales development leadership roles more often require proximity to a regional office or key accounts.
How do you become a business development leader?
Most business development leaders move up from individual contributor roles in sales, partnerships, or account management, building a record of closing deals and managing strategic relationships. From there, taking on cross-functional projects, mentoring junior team members, and owning a revenue line demonstrates readiness for leadership. Pursuing relevant credentials in negotiation or strategic management accelerates the path.
Can you get hired as a business development leader with little experience?
Breaking into a business development leader role with limited experience is possible if you can show transferable results. Candidates who have led complex client relationships, launched a partnership program independently, or built a pipeline function at a startup often advance faster than tenure alone would suggest. Framing your application around outcomes rather than years in role is the most effective approach.
What does the business development leader interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your deal experience and strategic thinking. Later rounds usually include a presentation or case study asking you to map a go-to-market or partnership strategy, plus stakeholder interviews with product, finance, or legal to assess cross-functional fit. Final rounds often involve a panel or executive conversation.
Where can I find and apply to business development leader jobs?
You can find and apply to business development leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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