Market Development Director EMEA- Carrier Networks (m/f/d)

Requisition Number: 60979

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

For our location in Berlin, Germany, we are looking for a

Market Development Director EMEA – Carrier Networks (m/f/d)

Purpose of Position:

• The Market Development Director is responsible for the application of subject matter expertise in the key Carrier network applications; FTTH, xDSL, HFC, CO/Data Center and Wireless.
• 角色创建cust需要商业偏见omer confidence in Corning, our capabilities and solutions.
• Deep customer network knowledge is required for the identification of problems, needs and requirements to provide guidance on the appropriate Corning solution or to direct opportunities for new product and solution development.
• This role manages a team of technical and commercial Subject- matter experts.

Responsibilities:

• Leads group of subject matter experts in optical communication applications responsible for applications strategy, market development, and sales support
• Determines end customer solution set through customer specific network design, modeling
• Leads customer/market product solution definition while collaborating with Product Line Management and Research and Development to evaluate, modify, develop and prioritize products to meet customer requirements
• Collaborates with Marketing to share and mutually leverage understanding of current and potential market applications and technology
• Develops customer and application specific value props
• Develop, implement and maintain application product and solution strategy evolution through customer VOC, field feedback and internal developments to sustain value delivery to customer
• Establish Corning leadership in optical communications applications at the end customer
• Subject-matter expert support to develop and win large project and revenue opportunities
• 识别载体考验es and develop or apply solutions (product, system, service, software) to maximize Carrier efficiency and Corning value

要求:

• Solid working knowledge of Fiber to the home (FTTH), xDSL, HFC, CO/Data Center and Wireless networks
• Experience in passive plant network design
• Proven track record of success in direct customer interactions
• Ability to lead cross functional teams in a matrix environment
• 10+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry
• BS in Engineering (preference in Optical or Electrical Engineering)
• Fluency in English and German (verbally and written)
• MBA is strongly preferred

What we are offering:

• Sophisticated tasks in an attractive and international working environment with a dedicated and experienced team
• An uncomplicated working atmosphere including a good life-balance through fairness and a high regard of our employees distinguish us as an employer
• Continuous training of our employees
• Flat hierarchies in a matrix organization
• Premium free pension plan (Corning covers total contribution incl. employee contribution)
• Competitive salary according to experience & competences

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