Business Development Director - Edge Solutions (Remote)

Seagate Technology; United States; Remote; USD 176,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology innovator as a Business Development Director for Edge Solutions, focused on advancing storage technology in a remote role. You will shape market strategies, forge partnerships, and drive revenue growth while leading a talented team. Leverage your extensive experience and strategic insights to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the dynamic data landscape.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance

Paid time off including holidays and parental leave

401(k) plan with employee stock purchase option

Flexible time off policies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading business development teams and strategic partnerships.
• Strong background in market analysis and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Identify and explore new Edge applications and customer opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with partners to drive revenue growth.
• Drive market expansion strategies based on market insights.

Skills

Market Analysis

Strategic Partnerships

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (MBA preferred)

Job description

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Business Development Director - Edge Solutions (Remote)

Location:

US

Posting Date: May 23, 2025

Job ID: 12016

About our group:

Seagate Technology crafts cutting-edge storage solutions that empower businesses and individuals to harness the potential of data in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Our Edge Solutions organization is focused on next-generation data storage, connectivity, and ecosystem integration. Our mission is to drive innovation and revenue growth in the market segments spanning from Edge and Video Surveillance to cloud. If you are a dynamic business development leader with a passion for identifying new opportunities and building strategic partnerships, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of storage technology.

About the role - you will:

As the Business Development Director – Edge Solutions, you will be a strategic leader responsible for shaping our future market presence. In this role, you’ll blend a deep understanding of technology with robust business acumen to identify and create new opportunities. You will help set the product roadmap and define long-term go to market strategies by anticipating market trends and needs. Your efforts will focus on forging strategic partnerships and designing innovative go-to-market channels that address future challenges, opening the door for both new sales opportunities and future market demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and explore new Edge applications and customer opportunities, focusing on defining clear revenue paths within a 3-5 year horizon.
• Build and manage relationships with partners to sell with and sell to, driving both strategic alliances and direct revenue growth.
• Drive market expansion strategies, leveraging deep market insights and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to refine product road map go-to-market strategies and accelerate adoption of Edge solutions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and customer insights to shape our Edge business growth strategy.
• Inspire and lead a team of global business development representatives, fostering a culture of innovation and strategic execution.

About you:

• Strong understanding of emerging market trends, customer needs, and vertical applications.
• Proven ability to develop and execute market expansion strategies that align with business objectives.
• Proven track record in analyzing and segmenting markets—especially within AI and Edge technologies—and leveraging that insight to drive innovation.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to drive partnership development and revenue acceleration.
• Inspirational leader with a track record of driving innovation and business transformation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience influencing at multiple levels.

Your experience includes:

• Extensive experience leading business development teams, strategic partnerships, or sales leadership within the computing, storage, or related technology sectors.
• Strong background in market analysis, competitive positioning, and ecosystem engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (MBA preferred) or equivalent experience.

Join us in shaping the future of Edge Solutions by driving innovation, partnerships, and revenue growth!

Location:

Remote United States; #LI-Remote; This is a fully remote opportunity.

Seagate is able to offer virtual employment for this position in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $176,000 - $262,000. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location: Remote United States
Travel: Up to 25%

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster

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