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As Vice President of Business Development, you will lead CoolIT’s engagement with AI-related silicon companies and hyperscaler ASIC teams, developing long-term strategic partnerships and securing reference design win and validation vehicle design wins. You will lead a team of business development and account management professionals, translate partner roadmap insights into product and technology planning, and align internal teams and Taiwan-based ODM/OEM counterparts to support customers from concept to volume production.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Develop strategic silicon partnerships. Build and strengthen relationships with AI-related silicon companies, including AMD, Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Solidigm, Micron, Samsung, and other hyperscaler ASIC organizations. Establish engagement plans that align partner requirements with CoolIT’s capabilities.
- Lead a design-win-focused team. Lead and develop a team of business development professionals and account managers to identify, pursue, and secure reference design wins and validation vehicle design wins with silicon partners. Set clear account priorities and maintain accountability for opportunity progression.
- Connect partner roadmaps to product strategy. Gather and synthesize silicon roadmap information, emerging platform requirements, and technology priorities. Partner with Marketing to translate these insights into CoolIT’s product and technology roadmap categories and development priorities.
- Build long-term strategic relationships. Establish strong executive and technical rapport with partners, identify shared long-term objectives, and develop strategic partnership opportunities that extend beyond individual programs.
- Align execution from concept to production. Communicate partner and customer requirements effectively to Engineering, Program Management, and other internal teams. Coordinate cross-functional support throughout concept development, design, validation, and production readiness.
- Enable scalable volume production. Collaborate with Taiwan-based ODM/OEM teams to translate design wins into scalable products, aligning design decisions, manufacturability, and production readiness with anticipated volume requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in engineering discipline with excellent business acumen, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- At least 18 years of experience working in semiconductor or silicon-related companies.
- Strong understanding of how semiconductor companies operate, including business models, product development processes, and partner ecosystems.
- 15+ years of experience in customer-facing roles.
- Technical background with a strong understanding of semiconductor performance and its relationship to power consumption.
- Proven negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve mutually beneficial, win-win outcomes for the company and its partners.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or account management within the semiconductor, AI infrastructure, data center, or related technology ecosystem.
- Proven ability to establish and grow relationships with silicon partners and lead complex technical opportunities through reference design selection, validation, and production.
- Experience leading business development or account management teams, setting strategic priorities, and driving disciplined execution across partner accounts.
- Ability to understand silicon and platform roadmaps and translate technical requirements into actionable product and technology planning inputs.
- Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional leadership skills, with experience aligning Engineering, Program Management, and Marketing around customer and partner needs.
- Experience collaborating with ODMs and OEMs on product development, manufacturing readiness, and the transition to volume production.
- Proven track record of securing design wins with customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Both a master’s degree in engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Established relationships across the named silicon partner ecosystem and hyperscaler ASIC organizations.
- Knowledge of direct liquid cooling, thermal management, and/or the requirements of AI and high-performance data center platforms.
- Experience developing multi-year strategic partnerships and aligning joint technical initiatives with long-term business objectives.
- Experience working with Taiwan-based ODM/OEM teams and coordinating stakeholders across global engineering and commercial organizations.
ANNUAL OR HOURLY COMPENSATION RANGE:
$204,200 - $255,200 - $306,200 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
BENEFITS
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program. On-site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS NOTICE
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSION & BELONGING
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
JOB SUMMARY
As Vice President of Business Development, you will lead CoolIT’s engagement with AI-related silicon companies and hyperscaler ASIC teams, developing long-term strategic partnerships and securing reference design win and validation vehicle design wins. You will lead a team of business development and account management professionals, translate partner roadmap insights into product and technology planning, and align internal teams and Taiwan-based ODM/OEM counterparts to support customers from concept to volume production.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Develop strategic silicon partnerships. Build and strengthen relationships with AI-related silicon companies, including AMD, Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Solidigm, Micron, Samsung, and other hyperscaler ASIC organizations. Establish engagement plans that align partner requirements with CoolIT’s capabilities.
- Lead a design-win-focused team. Lead and develop a team of business development professionals and account managers to identify, pursue, and secure reference design wins and validation vehicle design wins with silicon partners. Set clear account priorities and maintain accountability for opportunity progression.
- Connect partner roadmaps to product strategy. Gather and synthesize silicon roadmap information, emerging platform requirements, and technology priorities. Partner with Marketing to translate these insights into CoolIT’s product and technology roadmap categories and development priorities.
- Build long-term strategic relationships. Establish strong executive and technical rapport with partners, identify shared long-term objectives, and develop strategic partnership opportunities that extend beyond individual programs.
- Align execution from concept to production. Communicate partner and customer requirements effectively to Engineering, Program Management, and other internal teams. Coordinate cross-functional support throughout concept development, design, validation, and production readiness.
- Enable scalable volume production. Collaborate with Taiwan-based ODM/OEM teams to translate design wins into scalable products, aligning design decisions, manufacturability, and production readiness with anticipated volume requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in engineering discipline with excellent business acumen, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- At least 18 years of experience working in semiconductor or silicon-related companies.
- Strong understanding of how semiconductor companies operate, including business models, product development processes, and partner ecosystems.
- 15+ years of experience in customer-facing roles.
- Technical background with a strong understanding of semiconductor performance and its relationship to power consumption.
- Proven negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve mutually beneficial, win-win outcomes for the company and its partners.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or account management within the semiconductor, AI infrastructure, data center, or related technology ecosystem.
- Proven ability to establish and grow relationships with silicon partners and lead complex technical opportunities through reference design selection, validation, and production.
- Experience leading business development or account management teams, setting strategic priorities, and driving disciplined execution across partner accounts.
- Ability to understand silicon and platform roadmaps and translate technical requirements into actionable product and technology planning inputs.
- Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional leadership skills, with experience aligning Engineering, Program Management, and Marketing around customer and partner needs.
- Experience collaborating with ODMs and OEMs on product development, manufacturing readiness, and the transition to volume production.
- Proven track record of securing design wins with customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Both a master’s degree in engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Established relationships across the named silicon partner ecosystem and hyperscaler ASIC organizations.
- Knowledge of direct liquid cooling, thermal management, and/or the requirements of AI and high-performance data center platforms.
- Experience developing multi-year strategic partnerships and aligning joint technical initiatives with long-term business objectives.
- Experience working with Taiwan-based ODM/OEM teams and coordinating stakeholders across global engineering and commercial organizations.
ANNUAL OR HOURLY COMPENSATION RANGE:
$204,200 - $255,200 - $306,200 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
BENEFITS
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program. On-site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS NOTICE
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSION & BELONGING
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Executive Vice President of Business Development
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in business development. Document promotions, P&L responsibility, and strategic outcomes in writing before you approach any sponsor, since PERM audits demand contemporaneous evidence of qualifications.
Target companies with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified green card sponsorship history in business development roles. Seeing an employer's past PERM filings by occupation tells you they understand the process and have already built the internal infrastructure to sponsor at the VP level.
Look up the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing locks in a prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search. For an EVP of Business Development, that wage determination affects your offer letter. Know the Level III or IV wage for your metro area before salary discussions so the final offer clears DOL requirements.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing during interviews
PERM requires the employer to run a bona fide recruitment test before filing, which typically takes three to six months. At the offer stage, ask directly whether they've started the recruitment phase or whether that clock resets with your hire, since this affects your overall green card timeline.
Understand how your priority date moves with you
If your I-140 gets approved and you later change employers, AC21 portability lets you retain your priority date for the new I-140 petition in a same or similar occupation. For EVP-level moves, document that the new role falls within the same SOC category before you resign.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting sponsorship
Some employers default to EB-3 because PERM requirements are slightly different, but EVP roles typically support EB-2 given degree and experience thresholds. Confirm which category your sponsor intends to file under before signing, since the two categories have different priority-date queues per country of birth.
Green Card Executive Vice President of Business Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Executive Vice President of Business Development role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. EB-2 covers positions that require an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience. An EVP of Business Development typically meets this threshold given the seniority and scope of the role. Your employer confirms the minimum requirements in the PERM job description filed with DOL, so the exact educational and experience criteria must reflect the genuine needs of the position.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary work status. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before the final green card is granted. H-1B visa by contrast is a nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year with an annual lottery.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for EVP of Business Development positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history in business development and executive roles, searchable by city and occupation. Because EVP-level PERM filings are less common than entry-level sponsorships, filtering specifically for senior business development roles saves significant time compared to reviewing general job boards. Seeing an employer's past filing history also signals that they have legal and HR infrastructure in place to complete the multi-stage PERM process.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a senior business development role?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a bona fide recruitment test to verify no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For a senior role like EVP of Business Development, the job requirements stated in the PERM application must reflect the actual minimum requirements of the position. DOL may audit the application and request documentation of the recruitment steps, so employers typically retain immigration counsel for these filings.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is underway?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was already approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the priority-date queue. If you're still at the PERM or I-140 stage, changing employers generally means restarting the process, though an approved I-140's priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition.