Director, Business Development

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead and grow our Business Development team within the Optical Connectivity Group.

This role is responsible for setting strategy, developing talent, and driving sustainable growth across our optical connectivity portfolio.

As a senior people leader, you will coach and empower a team of Business Development Managers, foster a strong performance and culture mindset, and partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to create long-term value for Molex and our customers.

Location: This is a fully remote role with up to 50% travel.

Our Team

Molex is an industry leader in transforming optical network infrastructure with an unwavering commitment to speed, reliability, and performance.

We proudly engineer high-performance systems for critical, fast-growing industries including data centers, telecom, medical, and industrial automation.

Our team develops an advanced portfolio of optical solutions, ranging from cutting-edge optical connectivity products-such as expanded beam connectors, fiber management, adapters, and hybrid copper/fiber solutions for medical systems-to end-to-end optoelectronic solutions featuring cages, connectors, optical transceivers, and cable assemblies.

Supporting extreme data rates from 100 Mbps to 1.6 Tbps across long-haul distances up to 80km+, we deliver complete wavelength management and turnkey OEM solutions.

Come join Molex and help build the future of global connectivity.

What You Will Do


* Lead, coach, and develop a team of individual contributor Business Development Managers, with a strong focus on talent development, engagement, and performance.


* Establish and execute a business development strategy aligned with Molex's Optical Connectivity growth objectives.


* Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement rooted in Koch's Principle-Based Management™ philosophy.


* Partner with Sales leadership to support customer engagement strategies and drive pipeline growth across key market segments.


* Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align market needs with product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.


* Review market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic priorities and investment decisions.


* Support key customer relationships and participate in executive-level customer engagements as needed.


* Ensure consistent processes, metrics, and best practices across the Business Development organization.


* Represent Molex at industry events, customer meetings, and internal leadership forums.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field


* Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing business development or sales teams


* Strong people leadership skills with a track record of buildin...