HSDC Market Development Manager Europe (m/f/d)

Requisition Number: 75188

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

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We are currently looking for a

HSDC Market Development Manager Europe (m/f/d)

(Position is open across Europe, no need to be based in Berlin)

Role Purpose

Develop Market Development presence across Europe, supporting high-growth data center and AI opportunities. The role focuses on priority customer segments and ecosystems, helping translate global and regional strategy into local market development activity and ensuring alignment with broader DCBU priorities.

Role Mission

Establish and drive Market Development engagement across Europe priority markets and accounts, with focus on hyperscalers, neoclouds / GPUaaS, HPC / EN, sovereign AI / AI factories, OEM ecosystem, MTDC, and enterprise data center opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Focus Areas

In priority order:

1. Hypers in Europe (Local support, aligned globally)
2. Neoclouds / GPUaaS / HPC-EN
3. Sovereign AI / AI Factories
4. OEM ecosystem
5. MTDC and EN DC

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Market Development presence across priority European accounts and ecosystems
• Support strategic engagement with hyperscalers in the region in alignment with global account ownership
• Drive local market development activity in neoclouds, GPUaaS, HPC, enterprise networking, sovereign AI, AI factories, OEM ecosystem, MTDC, and enterprise data center opportunities
• Act as the primary Market Development interface for European Sales and Marketing support
• Provide structured market feedback and competitive / ecosystem intelligence to regional and global stakeholders
• Support customer and ecosystem prioritization in alignment with broader DCBU strategy
• Contribute to development of repeatable market plays rather than isolated local initiatives
• Coordinate across Market Development, Sales, Marketing, and ecosystem stakeholders where needed to support regional execution

Scope of the Role

Customer / Segment Scope

• Hyperscalers in Europe
• Neoclouds / GPUaaS
• HPC / Enterprise Networking
• Sovereign AI / AI Factories
• OEM ecosystem
• MTDC
• Enterprise Data Center

Geographic Scope

• Europe (all countries)
• Backup support for MEA when needed.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Experience in Data Center, Application Engineering, Market Development, business development, strategic account development, or ecosystem development
• Strong understanding of data center, AI infrastructure, networking, cloud, or related technology markets
• Ability to operate across strategic customers, ecosystem partners, sales teams, PLM teams, and marketing stakeholders
• Good understanding of regional market dynamics in European markets
• Ability to translate strategic direction into structured regional execution
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities

Travel Requirements

• 25% to 50% within Europe, occasionally Middle East and Africa.

 

 

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