Group Manager, Business Development

Molex is seeking a Group Manager of Business Development to lead and develop a global team of Business Development Managers focused on strategic growth and key customer  this role, you will build strong customer relationships, identify emerging market opportunities, and translate Voice of Customer insights into strategies that drive long-term growth.

You will partner across Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to uncover unmet needs, identify portfolio gaps, and influence new product development.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical and commercial acumen, with the ability to engage deeply with customers, understand evolving market dynamics, and partner across the organization to deliver innovative solutions that create value for both customers and Molex.

The position can be performed remotely; however, proximity to our Lisle, IL headquarters is preferred to support collaboration with key stakeholders.

You will be part of Molex’s Power and Signal Business Unit (PSBU), helping shape the future of our low to mid-power signal connector portfolio by identifying customer needs, market opportunities, and new areas for growth. The team connects customers and markets with Product Management, Engineering, Technology, Sales, and New Market Development to uncover whitespace opportunities and shape the next generation of connector solutions.

• Lead and develop a global team responsible for market development, customer engagement, and growth initiatives across key target markets.
• Build deep relationships with customers to understand business challenges, technology roadmaps, emerging application needs, and future market opportunities.
• Drive Voice of Customer initiatives and translate customer and market insights into product strategy, portfolio investments, and new product development priorities.
• Identify market gaps, whitespace opportunities, adjacent markets, and emerging technology trends to help shape the long-term growth strategy of the business.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Technology, and Project Management teams to develop innovative application-based solutions that address customer requirements and strengthen Molex's market position.
• Develop and execute market strategies that support revenue growth, market share expansion, profitability, and long-term business objectives.
• Serve as a strategic leader for assigned markets and key customer accounts, providing insight into competitive dynamics, industry trends, and future growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with global Sales Engineers and commercial teams to align customer engagement strategies, support technical discussions, provide market intelligence, and accelerate growth opportunities.
• Support strategic business planning through investment analysis, business case development, CAPEX justification, pricing strategy, and portfolio planning activities.
• Represent Molex as a subject matter expert through customer presentations, technical seminars, industry events, trade shows, and thought leadership activities, while supporting the development of technical and marketing materials that enable successful product launches and growth initiatives.
• Travel Expectations: Approximately 20%

• Progressive experience in Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Management & Strategy, or related experience.
• Experience developing strategic accounts by building deep customer relationships, establishing subject matter expertise, and cultivating customer advocates and champions.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving initiatives across commercial and technical organizations.

• Experience leading teams and developing talent within sales, product, or market-facing organizations.
• Experience in connectors, interconnect systems, industrial components, electromechanical products, or related technologies.
• Proven ability to translate customer and market needs into new product development opportunities and portfolio growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of Voice of Customer methodologies, market segmentation, and opportunity assessment.
• Experience evaluating competitive landscapes, market trends, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline.

For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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