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Full-Time

Business Marketing Director

Pricing and Planning

Posted on 5/31/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Expert

Milpitas, CA, USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Segment
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Marketing, Business Administration or other related field. Master/MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of management experience in business marketing, operation, planning or strategy functions. Experience in team management
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional global teams in multiple time zones
  • Comfortable in presenting to sr. management and working with cross-functional leaders
  • Passionate about identifying business opportunities and challenges with ability to influence stakeholders at various levels
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to use complex financial, technical, and marketing information to drive business decisions
Responsibilities
  • Ownership of Business Management, Pricing and Planning strategies, initiatives and functions for business segments and tier1 customers
  • Lead a team to drive business strategies and initiatives by making key decisions on business terms
  • Own segment wide and account based strategy, playbook, deal structure, LTA
  • Lead global pricing strategy, guidance and positioning to sales leaders and customers to drive deal closure for responsible segments and customers
  • Develop key account strategy, engagement plans, and long term business models to achieve financial and share targets
  • Oversee business forecasts based on supply situation, sales inputs, financials metrics, new product introduction and other considerations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to assess and manage business risk, financial and operational metrics
  • Present to sr. management in business status and outlook, strategy, initiative and plan

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For instance, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

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