Corning Incorporated
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Business Development Manager
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Corning Incorporated
Requisition Number: 71515
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Develops the business case, value proposition, and initial marketing strategy for emerging programs
Conducts new opportunity assessments to prioritize business development efforts
Conducts financial analysis to inform new opportunity assessments and the development of the business strategy
Identifies and connects with internal resources, subject matter experts, customers, development partners, and defines go to market approach required to implement business strategy
Develops and executes action plan with clear objectives and key results required to execute on business plan
Evaluate and recommend entry and exit strategies for programs
Competencies Requirement
Understand market dynamics and financial statements, able to pursue opportunities based on the strength of potential P&L and balance sheet implications
Willing to pursue business development efforts with sustained high levels of energy, drive, and enthusiasm
Strategic thinking with agility, able to deal with ambiguities
Entrepreneurial mindset, able to use a combination of business / technology understanding and intuition to assess an opportunity
Understands customers’ current and future needs and able to articulate justification of investment in new business opportunities
Able to perform financial modeling, comparative analysis
Exceptional PowerPoint skills
Required Education
5-7 years work experience in market or product line management, manufacturing and engineering
1-3 years’ experience in customer‑facing roles (e.g. sales, business development)
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Technical
MBA or equivalent extensive direct experience
Desired Experiences
Work experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Development
Work experience in a start‑up environment
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $126,366.00 - $173,753.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
Benefits
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industries Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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Business Development Manager
role at
Corning Incorporated
Requisition Number: 71515
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Develops the business case, value proposition, and initial marketing strategy for emerging programs
Conducts new opportunity assessments to prioritize business development efforts
Conducts financial analysis to inform new opportunity assessments and the development of the business strategy
Identifies and connects with internal resources, subject matter experts, customers, development partners, and defines go to market approach required to implement business strategy
Develops and executes action plan with clear objectives and key results required to execute on business plan
Evaluate and recommend entry and exit strategies for programs
Competencies Requirement
Understand market dynamics and financial statements, able to pursue opportunities based on the strength of potential P&L and balance sheet implications
Willing to pursue business development efforts with sustained high levels of energy, drive, and enthusiasm
Strategic thinking with agility, able to deal with ambiguities
Entrepreneurial mindset, able to use a combination of business / technology understanding and intuition to assess an opportunity
Understands customers’ current and future needs and able to articulate justification of investment in new business opportunities
Able to perform financial modeling, comparative analysis
Exceptional PowerPoint skills
Required Education
5-7 years work experience in market or product line management, manufacturing and engineering
1-3 years’ experience in customer‑facing roles (e.g. sales, business development)
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Technical
MBA or equivalent extensive direct experience
Desired Experiences
Work experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Development
Work experience in a start‑up environment
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $126,366.00 - $173,753.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
Benefits
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
Industries Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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