Director of Sales and Business Development; Embedded Computing​/Interconnect

Director of Sales and Business Development (Embedded Computing/Interconnect)

Meritec is seeking talented team players in our Painesville, Ohio facility who are committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in high‑speed interconnects, custom cable assemblies, and wire harnesses for advanced electronics applications. With in‑house engineering and tooling, we deliver rapid customization and high‑performance solutions.

• Lead sales strategy, execution, and revenue growth across key markets.
• Achieve hands‑on sales execution meeting individual contributor goals.
• Manage remote sales team, reps, and distributors.
• Develop territory plans, forecasts, and pipeline management processes.
• Build and expand customer relationships with engineering, supply chain, and executive teams.
• Drive design‑in opportunities through early technical engagement.
• Identify and develop new markets, applications, and long‑term partnerships.
• Support customer programs from concept through production, working closely with engineering and operations.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and technical forums.
• Travel required.

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Business preferred).
• 7–10+ years in technical sales or business development within interconnects, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, or electro‑mechanical components.
• Proven success driving revenue and new business in OEM and engineering‑driven environments.
• Strong technical aptitude; ability to communicate complex technical solutions.
• Experience supporting customized solutions—preferably within aerospace.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in high‑speed/high‑bandwidth interconnect markets and familiarity with industry standards committees preferred.
• Knowledge of sensor technologies, electro‑mechanical components, and custom connector/cable solutions preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, AS 9100, RoHS, ITAR, and regulatory frameworks relevant to electronics manufacturing.

• Shareholder status
• Healthcare benefits
• Fully paid life insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Meritec (a Qnnect Company) is well‑established, growth‑oriented, signal‑integrity leaders and preferred vertically integrated manufacturer of high‑performance electrical and electronic interconnect embedded systems and connectors with over fifty‑years of innovation, serving world‑wide markets with cost‑effective solutions.

Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work‑related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.