Strategic Business Development Leader

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. 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, ODMs, 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. Meet and exceed Wolfspeed´s assigned revenue targets on continuous growth. Develop strategic account plans for assigned key accounts to support revenue targets consistent with business unit strategies. Qualify opportunities and determine fit for SiC power devices. Support the customer through the design cycle: sample, prototype, pilot, pre‑production to production. Build solid relationships with stakeholders at assigned customers. Inspire internal and external teams to achieve high expectations and breakthrough growth for Wolfspeed. Perform additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management. 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, WBG in industrial and energy sectors. Strong understanding of power electronics and wide‑bandgap (SiC/GaN) technologies; ability to communicate technical value propositions to executive and engineering audiences. Proven 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. Compensation Compensation Range: $297,000 - $408,000. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr