Strategic Wireless Partnerships Director

WNC Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WNC Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a senior business development leader to oversee strategic customer relationships, align roadmaps, and drive revenue across wireless networking, SD-WAN, and related product lines. You will lead executive interactions, develop account plans, oversee forecasts, and collaborate with supply chain, marketing, and product teams to expand market share.

A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in related roles are preferred, with English and Mandarin language skills a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, account management, or product strategy.
• Strong understanding of wireless networking products and ODM industry.
• Proven track record in customer interfacing and business management.
• Executive presence with strong presentation and relationship management skills.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main liaison between WNC and strategic customers, managing all aspects of the relationship from roadmap alignment to day-to-day execution.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships to drive business expansion and long-term partnership success.
• Understand customer product maps and identify opportunities to expand WNC’s product portfolio and market share.
• Lead strategic planning and execution for switching, wireless networking, router, SD-WAN, and 4G/5G product lines, including software revenue and margin growth.
• Manage up to $M in revenue and drive gross margin optimization.
• Develop and execute account plans, including performance objectives, financial targets, and pipeline generation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, sourcing, marketing, product development, and operations to ensure consistent messaging and execution.
• Lead and participate in executive meetings, prepare strategy briefs, and organize quarterly business reviews.
• Analyze customer forecasts, validate with internal teams, and ensure supply chain continuity.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across SMB, consumer networking, cloud, security, and health tech sectors.
• Understand and manage RFQ, RFP, and quotation processes in collaboration with product management.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Strategic planning

Executive presence

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WNC Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a senior business development leader to oversee strategic customer relationships, align roadmaps, and drive revenue across wireless networking, SD-WAN, and related product lines. You will lead executive interactions, develop account plans, oversee forecasts, and collaborate with supply chain, marketing, and product teams to expand market share.

A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in related roles are preferred, with English and Mandarin language skills a