Director Business Development - Storage Platforms - ...

Company Description Our Vision and Mission At Western Digital our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future. We are committed to providing scalable, sustainable technology for the worldu2019s hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, and building cutting-edge innovation designed to drive the next generation of AI-driven data workloads. All that we do is powered by our people, who are united in a common purpose of creating meaningful solutions that move the world forward. Our Values + Customers. Enabling all customers to succeed. + Results. Making progress and achieving goals. + Connection. Collaborating as one supportive team. + Excellence. Doing our best and doing what's right. + Innovation. Inventing in big and small ways. Be part of a team that's defining the future of data storage and AI infrastructure. At WD, your work directly impacts how the world stores, manages, and uses data. We're looking for innovative problem-solvers who thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a difference. Ready to join us? Job Description About the Role As a Director-level individual contributor, you'll partner with customers, business allies, and internal teams (Business Units, Regional Sales, Marketing) to achieve strategic objectives and drive the diversification of our customer base for the Storage Platforms Business Unit (. + Identify and nurture new business opportunities and customers , driving revenue growth and differentiating our business unit in the Cloud Provider, AI Infrastructure, 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 closely and cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Customer Support to ensure alignment and successful execution of new customer acquisition and design wins. + Establish strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within target customer accounts and OCCL technology partners ( 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 named 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 disaggregated storage, including roadmap innovations, for emerging use cases such as AI Machine Learning, Object Storage, NVMe over Fabrics data infrastructure, Parallel File Systems, High Performance Computing, etc. + 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 Americas region to meet with our customers, support major industry conferences, and business reviews in our Colorado Springs, CO division headquarters. 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. Qualifications + Extensive Industry Experience: A minimum of 10 years of proven success in business development and sales driving growth through new customer acquisition in data storage, storage networking , or related fields, working with Cloud Providers , High Performance Computing institutions, AI Data Infrastructure companies, FinTech , Storage ODMs and OEMs, and 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 customer acquisition 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 to align goals and drive mutual success. Education + Bacheloru2019s degree in business, marketing, or a similar area preferred; an MBA would be a plus Preferred Experience + Industry Expertise: Previous experience working for Storage ODMs and OEMs specializing in data storage, storage networking , or related fields. + Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with storage networking topologies is highly preferred. NVMe over Fabrics would be a plus. + Customer Engagement: Demonstrated experience engaging directly with key customer segments, including: + Cloud Providers + High-Performance Computing (HPC) institutions + AI Data Infrastructure companies + FinTech companies + Storage ODMs/OEMs + Systems Integrators Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a personu2019s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personu2019s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the

Created: 2026-01-22