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Senior Manager, Business Development

• JR-160345
• Hybrid
• Toronto
• Redwood City

• Denver

• General Management

• Full time

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Business Development to help grow and shape our emerging ecosystems with a focus on AI infrastructure and next generation technologies like quantum computing. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds trust quickly, and is energized by solving complex problems with creativity and speed.

You’ll be responsible for cultivating relationships with key players in the industry, including GPUaaS providers, ModelaaS providers, data providers, and other key components of this ecosystem. You’ll work cross-functionally to unlock new opportunities and help shape the future of digital infrastructure ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Ecosystem Strategy & Industry Insight

• Analyze and understand the AI landscape to identify high-value use cases for Equinix-enabled infrastructure
• Develop economic value analyses that demonstrate the incremental value of Equinix vs. traditional approaches
• Identify buyer profiles and key purchase criteria for AI and other emerging infrastructure companies
• Collaborate with partners to co-develop integrated solutions that enhance ecosystem health

Customer & Partner Engagement

• Lead strategic engagements with product, network, and data center teams
• Partner with Sales and Solutions Architecture to unlock complex, high-impact deployments
• Partner with sales to support deals and deal structures
• Build trust-based relationships with industry leaders and innovators

Innovation & Product Alignment

• Translate customer needs into product requirements in collaboration with Product and Technical Sales teams
• Provide competitive intelligence and customer insights to support new service development

Go-To-Market & Enablement

• Design and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to emerging ecosystems
• Identify and prioritize routes-to-market that align with segment entry strategies
• Build scalable programs to support field teams

Metrics & Reporting

• Develop models to track ecosystem health, magnetism, and financial impact
• Report progress against strategic gates and checkpoints

Who You Are

• An individual who moves fast, takes initiative, and thrives in ambiguity. You thrive on the cutting edge but can discern opportunity from hype
• Deeply knowledgeable about networking and infrastructure, with strong relationships across the ecosystem
• A strategic thinker who connects dots across technology, architecture, and customer needs
• Inclusive and collaborative, with a passion for growing the business
• Comfortable influencing without authority and leading cross-functional efforts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in networking, cloud, or related fields
• Proven track record of business development, ecosystem cultivation or similar
• Experience working with digital infrastructure providers
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 186,000 - 280,000 USD / Annual

United States - Denver Office DEO : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 171,000 - 257,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 154,000 - 232,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Canada Core Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
- Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.