Business Development Manager (Compound Semiconductor)

Overview

As a commercially savvy Business Development Manager, you will accelerate growth in high-growth semiconductor segments and build strategic partnerships within AI, datacom, and AR ecosystems. You will lead Joint Development Programs from concept to commercialization, advising executive-level customers and partners. Your work directly drives revenue growth, market positioning, and long-term customer success, connecting technology with business value in a global, cross-functional setting. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic partnerships, enter emerging markets, and influence the industry’s future.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Responsibilities

• Identify and capitalize on new opportunities in high-growth semiconductor segments
• Develop and execute market entry strategies with measurable revenue impact
• Build business cases and strategic account plans for new customer acquisition
• Analyze market trends and technology shifts to stay ahead
• Develop high-value relationships with OEMs, ODMs, chipset vendors, cloud providers, system integrators, and telecom operators
• Lead and manage Joint Development Programs (JDPs) ensuring alignment of technical and commercial outcomes
• Drive partner ecosystem strategies for scalable go-to-market success
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless partnership execution
• Deliver impactful presentations translating technical value into commercial terms
• Lead workshops, business reviews, and discovery sessions with senior stakeholders
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences

Key requirements

• Proven experience in semiconductor, AI infrastructure, datacom, or AR technologies
• Strong understanding of emerging applications like next-gen AI/AR devices and glasses
• Track record of developing and scaling strategic partnerships in global markets
• Experience managing Joint Development Programs (JDPs) or similar collaborative models
• Deep knowledge of go-to-market strategies and partner ecosystems
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to engage senior executives
• Commercially driven with a data-led decision-making approach
• Highly organized, proactive, and results-focused

• exceptional communication
• stakeholder management
• data-driven decision-making
• semiconductor
• AI infrastructure
• datacom

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