Business Development Manager - Data Center ( Remote)

Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.

$131K — $189K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in the data center or semiconductor industry.
  • Strong knowledge of advanced cooling technologies and thermal management principles.
  • Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships without direct sales obligations.
  • Experience in strategic marketing, business development, or product management focused on long-term growth.
  • Excellent communication skills for translating technical data into compelling messages.
  • Willingness to travel for global industry events and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and build relationships with thermal management teams at major technology firms.
  • Advocate for advanced cooling solutions over traditional methods as a subject matter expert.
  • Ensure our thermal solutions are integrated into early-stage hardware design cycles.
  • Provide market insights to help shape long-term product roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with marketing and R&D to create technical documentation and benchmarks.
  • Represent the company in industry organizations to influence cooling standards.
  • Communicate complex performance data into actionable business insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Educational Assistance for ongoing training and development.
  • Generous Paid Time Off including parental leave.
  • 12 Paid Holidays each year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Global Business Development Manager, Data Centers here at Solstice, you will serve as the primary technical and commercial bridge between Solstice and the world's most influential technology architects. You will be responsible for positioning our advanced low-GWP refrigerant portfolio and thermal solutions as the gold standard for next-generation chipset and facility cooling.

In this role, you will drive long-term adoption of Solstice technology by embedding solutions into the future roadmaps of hyperscalers and leading chip designers, influencing next-generation data center thermal strategies.

You will report directly to our Global Strategic Marketing Manager, Data Centers, and you will work out of our Sunnyvale or Remote location on a flexible work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and nurture deep technical relationships with thermal management teams and hardware architects at major hyperscalers and semiconductor companies
  • Act as a subject matter expert to advocate for HFO-based cooling technologies (e.g., two-phase direct-to-chip) versus traditional cooling methods
  • Identify early-stage hardware design cycles and ensure Solstice thermal solutions are designed into future chip architectures
  • Provide strategic "outside-in" market insights to guide internal roadmap development (3-5 year horizon)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Marketing and R&D to develop white papers, case studies, and performance benchmarks
  • Represent Solstice in global industry bodies (e.g., OCP, ASHRAE) to influence data center cooling standards
  • Translate complex thermal and chemical performance data into compelling business value propositions for stakeholders


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for business growth
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop innovative solutions
  • Conduct market research and analysis
  • Negotiate and close business deals


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience: 10+ years in the data center or semiconductor ecosystem
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of heat flux, phase change, dielectric properties, and advanced cooling technologies (liquid or two-phase cooling preferred)
  • Commercial Skills: Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and build broad stakeholder relationships without a direct sales quota
  • Strategic Experience: Background in strategic marketing, business development, or product management with a focus on long-term market development
  • Communication: Ability to translate complex technical data into clear and compelling messaging
  • Travel Requirements: Ability to represent the company at global industry forums and customer sites
  • Operational Conditions: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly technical, cross-functional environment

WE VALUE:
  • Experience in hyperscaler ecosystems or engagement with leading semiconductor firms
  • Advanced expertise in thermal management or data center applications
  • Familiarity with industry bodies such as OCP or ASHRAE
  • Demonstrated success influencing early-stage technology adoption or roadmap integration
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and commercial audiences
  • Self-starter mindset with ability to build credibility in new or evolving markets


COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $131,895K - $189,304K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is incentive eligible.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

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