Senior Manager, Business Development - Consumer Electronics and IoT Connectivity

## Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ## Job Area: Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Business Development General Summary: Qualcomm is a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for IoT applications, offering a broad portfolio of wireless SoCs spanning Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee), 4G/LTE cellular, 5G, GNSS, and more. In this role, you will lead business development efforts and drive market expansion for Qualcomm’s short-range wireless MCU SoC portfolio, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, and 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee). You will play a key role in accelerating customer adoption and expanding market presence for Qualcomm’s wireless SoC solutions across various market segments in the Consumer Electronics and IoT space. Responsibilities: * Lead the growth and strategic management of Qualcomm’s short-range wireless SoC portfolio, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, and 802.15.4 solutions * Identify evolving market requirements, trends and define new feature opportunities to help shape and enhance Qualcomm’s Wireless MCU SoC roadmap * Drive design wins and deepen engagement across key customer accounts to build and sustain a strong revenue pipeline * Lead business development initiatives in close collaboration with channel partners to expand Qualcomm’s reach and accelerate growth in the mass market * Represent Qualcomm at industry forums, trade shows, and conferences, reinforcing the company’s leadership in wireless connectivity technologies * Partner closely with regional sales and business development teams to scale opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and support global market expansion * Own revenue growth objectives and long-term business strategy for assigned regions, ensuring alignment with broader business priorities Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of sales, business development, product development or related work experience. OR • Associate's degree and 6+ years of sales, business development, product development or related work experience. OR • High school Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of sales, business development, product development or related work experience. This position can be based out of Qualcomm's San Diego or Santa Clara's office and is expected to comply with the Company's onsite work policy. This role is U.S.-based, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline * 10+ years of experience in wireless MCU technologies, with deep expertise in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 solutions * 5+ years of experience in product management, business development, or technical marketing within the semiconductor or wireless connectivity industry * Strong understanding of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 technologies, including associated chipsets, software stacks, embedded operating systems (RTOS/Linux/Android) and market ecosystems * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders * Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and resourceful approach to addressing technical and business challenges * Ability to travel globally, as required, to support business and customer engagement needs * Demonstrated experience in marketing and business development for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 wireless MCU solutions * Proven track record in product management or business development roles at leading suppliers in the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 wireless MCU industry * Ability to operate effectively within a matrixed organization, building alignment and driving execution across cross-functional teams * Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, navigate ambiguity, and drive business growth * Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Passion for wireless connectivity technologies and for enabling customer success in dynamic market environments Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $171,200.00 - $256,800.00 The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. 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