Company Description

We deliver the possibilities of data. YOU define what’s possible.

At Western Digital, we create environments where your data can thrive. Wherever data lives, we drive the innovation necessary to achieve impactful results today and empower the transformative breakthroughs of tomorrow. From cutting-edge data storage devices to robust platforms and solutions, we’re dedicated to optimizing your data’s full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development professional within our Platforms Global Business Unit to drive growth and expand our business in the EMEAI region. Western Digital’s Platforms Business Unit designs, manufactures, integrates, and sells innovative storage network infrastructure and platforms, leveraging industry-leading HDDs and SSDs to deliver exceptional performance and efficiency at scale.

Our team is creative, dynamic, and passionate about enabling customers to deploy storage solutions that enhance data center capabilities and operational efficiencies.

Job Description

About the Role

This is a Director level individual contributor role. In this position, you will work closely with our Business Unit and a team of regional sales professionals to:

Identify and nurture new business opportunities and customers, driving revenue growth and differentiating our business unit in the Cloud Provider, High Performance Computing, FinTech, Regional OEM, and Systems Integrator segments.Implement effective enterprise sales strategies and methodologies to expand our customer base, strengthen and expand existing customer relationships, and empower our sales team to deliver our financial forecast through training, scalable methodologies, and leading from the front. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions and drive product adoption.Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Field Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Customer Support teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of new customer acquisition and design wins.Establish strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within target accounts to drive adoption of our storage networking infrastructure and platforms. Represent the company at industry events and conferences, presenting our innovative solutions, securing meetings with target accounts, and expanding our visibility in key market segments.Drive the adoption of next-generation storage solutions by educating customers on the benefits and technical advantages of our platforms, and roadmap innovations, for emerging use cases such as AI Machine Learning, Fabric Attached SSD and HDD, Data Mobility, and Cold Storage.Contribute to the development of marketing and sales enablement materials, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and competitive positioning.Leverage data-driven insights to refine sales strategies, prioritize high-potential target accounts, and prospect for new opportunities.Track and report on pipeline and design win growth metrics, providing regular updates on progress and recommendations to the leadership team.35% Travel required primarily within the EMEAI region and some travel to the United States to support major industry conferences and business reviews in our Colorado Springs and San Jose locations.

Join us to be part of a team that is redefining data storage and enabling our customers to unlock the full potential of their data.

QualificationsExtensive Industry Experience: A minimum of 10 years of proven success in business development and sales driving growth in data storage, storage networking, or related fields, working with Cloud Providers, Top 100 High Performance Computing institutions, FinTech, regional storage ODMs, OEMs, Systems Integrators.Technical Expertise: Strong technical skills to develop tailored proposals and deliver innovative solutions that meet client requirements.Organizational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet pipeline and new design win growth goals.Communication Proficiency: Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and engaging manner. Strong presentation and public speaking skills are a must. Adaptability and Collaboration: A collaborative mindset and an organized approach to excel in dynamic, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities.Storage Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with storage networking topologies is a plus.Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, including Sales, Field Engineering, Product Engineering, Business Operations, Product Marketing, Product Management, Channel Marketing, and Customer Support, to align goals and drive success.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a similar area preferred; an MBA would be a plus

Preferred Experience

Industry Expertise: Previous experience with ODMs and OEMs specializing in data storage, storage networking, or related fields.Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with storage networking topologies is highly preferred.Customer Engagement: Demonstrated experience engaging directly with key customer segments, including:Cloud ProvidersTop 100 High-Performance Computing (HPC) institutionsFinTech organizationsRegional Storage ODMs/OEMsSystems Integrators

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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