Responsibilities:
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Drive Strategic Account Growth & Market Development
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Own growth strategy for key accounts across China (NEMs, hyperscalers, telcos)
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Identify whitespace opportunities across networking, AI infrastructure, and cyber security domains
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Identify and expand opportunities in:
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AI infrastructure (training & inference clusters)
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Data center networking
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Network security and validation
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Establish early engagement with emerging AI and silicon ecosystem players
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Expand presence within both existing strategic customers and new target accounts
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Develop New Business Opportunities (New Logos)
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Identify, develop, and close opportunities with emerging AI, cloud, and hyperscale players
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Build pipeline in fast-growing segments such as:
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AI infrastructure (training and inference clusters)
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Neo Cloud and data center ecosystems
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Service providers and enterprise networking
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Drive early engagement with new customers and position Keysight solutions effectively
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Lead Customer Engagement & Deal Development
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Act as a trusted advisor for customers, aligning Keysight solutions to business needs
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Engage at technical and business levels, working closely with Keysight Sales teams, Solution architects and Product management
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Drive complex deal cycles from opportunity creation through closure
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Align with Global and Regional Strategy
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Partner with global BD leaders and regional management to align on:
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Target accounts and segments
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Growth initiatives (AI, cloud, security)
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Coordinate with APAC teams to ensure consistent execution across regions
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Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Work closely with:
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Sales to drive account penetration and pipeline
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Product Management to provide market feedback and influence roadmap
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Marketing to support campaigns, events, and go-to-market initiatives
Provide Market Intelligence
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Competitive landscape in China
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Customer requirements and buying behavior
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Emerging trends in AI, cloud, and networking
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Inform strategy and positioning for Keysight Network Test portfolio
Qualifications:
QualificationsMost Important: Ability to Drive Growth in Strategic Accounts
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Proven experience in business development, strategic sales, or account growth
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Strong track record of creating and closing new opportunities in complex technical markets
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Deep understanding of how to navigate large accounts and ecosystem players in China
Fluency in English required for collaboration with global teams
Core Skills
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Strong knowledge of networking, cloud, security, or AI infrastructure
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Ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders
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Experience driving multi-stakeholder, long sales cycles
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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High level of ownership, initiative, and accountability
Regional Expertise
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Strong familiarity with the China market, including:
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Local ecosystem and key networking and AI players
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Business practices and customer expectations
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Ability to operate effectively across China and broader APAC organizations
Nice to Have
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Experience with hyperscalers, carriers, and AI infrastructure companies
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Background in network testing, AI validation, or performance engineering
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Established relationships within China’s networking, telecom, or data center ecosystem
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
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7–10+ years of experience in business development, strategic accounts, or technical sales roles