Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as a subject matter expert in optical connectivity solutions, engaging in consultative selling and illustrating the value of Molex’s offerings customized to meet customer requirements.

• Collaborate with global sales teams to advocate for Molex’s optical solutions across various market segments, such as enterprise, telecom, industrial, and emerging technology fields.

• Discover and cultivate new business opportunities through direct customer interaction, channel partnerships, and targeted marketing initiatives.

• Comprehend customer profiles, applications, and challenges to deliver customized solutions and foster long-term relationships.

• Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align customer demands with Molex’s product roadmap and market strategies.

• Track industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to guide strategy and pinpoint growth opportunities.

• Represent Molex at trade shows, conferences, and technical events to enhance brand recognition and generate leads.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management.

• Strong grasp of value-based selling and customer negotiation techniques.

• Experience in a global, cross-functional working environment.

• Knowledge of fiber optic interconnects, connectors, and assemblies.

• Familiarity with applications in data centers or telecommunications.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including trips to Molex headquarters and global locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health savings accounts

• Life insurance

• AD&D

• Disability

• Retirement

• Paid vacation/time off

• Educational assistance

• Infertility assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption assistance