Business Development Manager

Your Job

We are expanding within our Optical Solutions Business Unit and are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Optical Connectivity team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a growth-minded professional to help shape the future of high-speed interconnect solutions across a variety of industries and applications.

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


* Serve as a subject matter expert in optical connectivity solutions, providing consultative selling and demonstrating the value of Molex's offerings tailored to customer needs.


* Collaborate with global sales teams to promote Molex's optical solutions across multiple market segments, including enterprise, telecom, industrial, and emerging technology sectors.


* Identify and develop new business opportunities through direct customer engagement, channel partners, and targeted marketing programs.


* Understand customer profiles, applications, and challenges to deliver tailored solutions and build long-term relationships.


* Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align customer needs with Molex's product roadmap and go-to-market strategies.


* Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market dynamics to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.


* Represent Molex at trade shows, conferences, and technical events to build brand awareness and generate leads.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


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


* Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management


* Strong understanding of value-based selling and customer negotiation


* Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment


* Knowledge of fiber optic interconnects, connectors, and assemblies


* Familiarity with applications in data centers or telecom


* Willingness to travel up to 50%, including visits to Molex headquarters and global sites

What Will Put You Ahead


* Background in product management or technical mar...