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Requisition Number: 77126 The company built on breakthroughs.   Join us.  Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.    How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.   At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.    Come break through with us.  Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions</li> </ul> Purpose of Position: The Data Center markets continue to grow as hyperscale and AI companies deploying GPU compute capacity across the region. This position should maximize sales for Corning Optical Communications in the DC segment within the EMEA market by focusing on Neoclouds, EuroHPC, Sovereign AI deployments and customer through the ecosystem. Identifying, developing and managing the key eco system partner companies delivering the holistic solution to the end customer will be key. Responsibilities: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop relationships and work closely with the regional AI DC ecosystem to generate leads and opportunities.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Business development within the region. Finding and winning new opportunities within the Neoclouds, EuroHPC and Sovereign AI market.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Account management of allocated major DC accounts operating in EMEA. For other DC accounts, coordinate sales activities with the EMEA wide DC sales team as well as with the Enterprise sales team.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop, document, implement and track account plans for specific DC eco system accounts; present progress updates to senior management on a regular basis.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate opportunity management with the regional Enterprise Sales team in country.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leverage the entire DC ecosystem (e.g. end-customers, distributors, integrators, consultants) to build a network that can identify opportunities at an early stage.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate Global account strategies with the Global DC sales team in the US.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Maintain project pipeline and account plans in SFDC-database and provide regular forecasts.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Establish and drive initiatives targeted at the DC market together with the other internal functions (i.e. Marketing, Market Development, Product Line Management, Supply Chain Management and Operations) to improve our total value proposition for this market segment.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Technical University Degree or appropriate professional / sales experience.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">5 or more years of sales experience preferably in the Data Centre industry (IT or Cabling industry).</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent English skills; additional other language skills would be a plus.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A proven track record of business development and exceeding sales targets.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in developing new business with an international client base.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A result-driven self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Must be able to work effectively with minimum supervision.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Very good organization skills and structured approach.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Flexibility and willingness to travel for business purposes as and when required.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The position holder must be able to work effectively from a home office or any Corning office.</li> </ul><div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at <a href="mailto:accommodations@corning.com?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">accommodations@corning.com</a>. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Data Centre Sales & Business Development Manager, UK (Home Address, GB)