Strategic Business Development Consultant

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide! Vonage Communications APIs As an emerging leader in the $10B+ communications API market, we empower global brands to connect better with their customers, employees, and partners through transformative communications experiences. Vonage API solutions empower organizations to build their custom omnichannel communications structure — reaching and engaging customers on their preferred schedule and channel, including voice, video, and messaging. Think of a rideshare service instantly connecting with customers, hospital staff conducting remote monitoring, customers verifying their identity before completing a purchase, AI virtual agents servicing customers around the clock, and much more. Why this role matters The Strategic Business Development Manager – Network Powered Solutions (NwPS) is responsible for identifying, shaping, and incubating new growth opportunities to expand the NwPS addressable market and build a sustainable, multi-year pipeline. Operating at the intersection of market sensing, partnerships, and solution incubation, you'll ensure NwPS solutions are built in alignment with customer demand and ahead of competitive shifts — with a focus on opportunity creation that converts into revenue over a 12–36 month horizon . Your key responsibilities Market & Opportunity Discovery Identify emerging market needs, industry inflection points, and new monetisation models aligned with corporate strategy Develop and validate new use cases, vertical plays, and solution concepts that can scale over time Conduct structured market analysis (TAM, value pools, buying centres, competitive dynamics) Pipeline Incubation Build and maintain a future-year opportunity pipeline (12–36 months) with clear conversion paths into sales execution Seed early-stage opportunities through pilots, design partnerships, and proofs of value Work with Sales Overlay and core sales teams to transition mature opportunities into active sales motions Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development Identify, develop, and manage strategic partners (technology, platform, ecosystem, or channel) that unlock new markets or accelerate adoption Structure joint value propositions, co-innovation initiatives, and go-to-market frameworks Support partnership governance, alignment, and long-term growth planning Solution Incubation & Executive Engagement Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to validate feasibility, differentiation, and scalability of new concepts Sponsor early customer trials, pilots, and lighthouse engagements Engage senior customer and partner stakeholders to test strategic narratives and shape executive-level business cases Represent the company in strategic forums, industry events, and innovation ecosystems What you'll bring Required: 8–10+ years of experience in strategic business development, corporate strategy, or innovation-led growth roles Proven ability to build pipeline ahead of formal sales execution Strong commercial and technical acumen across complex B2B solutions Experience engaging C-level stakeholders and shaping long-term value propositions Comfort operating without quota pressure while remaining outcomes-driven Strategic, curious, and externally oriented — with strong storytelling and analytical rigour Comfortable with ambiguity, long time horizons, and a builder's mindset Experience we consider a plus: Experience launching new products, platforms, or business units Background in ecosystem or platform-based business models (API platforms, marketplace models, developer ecosystems) Exposure to Telco, Network API, CPaaS, or GSMA/CAMARA ecosystems Experience in global, matrixed organisations with cross-functional leadership responsibilities How you’ll benefit: Company Bonus or Commission Structure (depending on the role) Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options 401(k) Savings Plan Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term Disabil…