BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER I

TE Connectivity; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,700 - 175,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

TE Connectivity operates a Cable Connectivity Solutions portfolio across North America. The role drives market development, engages utilities, and leads growth initiatives under the Director of Sales, NAM Utilities.

The candidate will travel 50–75% and hold a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in related fields, combining technical and commercial strengths to achieve revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sales, business development, product management, or strategic account management within the electrical utility industry.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business administration, marketing, or related field.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% of the time.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to analyze markets and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial growth for Cable Connectivity Solutions across North America.
• Partner with Sales Managers to develop regional growth strategies.
• Engage with Utilities to understand needs and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management and Marketing to drive demand generation.
• Provide technical and commercial support in meetings and reviews.
• Track market trends and competitive activity to refine go-to-market plans.
• Serve as commercial champion to accelerate market penetration.

Skills

Commercial acumen

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Business Development Manager I

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Energy Business Unit is looking for a Business Development Manager – Cable Connectivity Solutions to spearhead growth activities for our Cable Connectivity Solutions portfolio across North America. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, NAM Utilities, this role will drive market development, customer engagement, and strategic growth initiatives for one of TE Energy’s most important product portfolios.

Travel: 50% to 75% of the time.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (High School +4 years).
Experience: 7 to 10 years in relevant field.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Own commercial growth performance for the Cable Connectivity Solutions portfolio across North America.
• Partner with Sales Managers to develop and execute regional and account-specific growth strategies to expand share‑of‑wallet at key customers.
• Engage directly with Utilities to understand evolving customer needs, support product qualifications, and identify new application opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to develop and execute demand generation programs and growth initiatives.
• Provide technical and commercial support during customer‑facing meetings, presentations, and strategic account reviews.
• Track market trends, competitive activity, customer specifications, and industry developments to refine go‑to‑market strategies.
• Serve as the commercial champion for Cable Connectivity Solutions, aligning cross‑functional resources to remove barriers and accelerate market penetration.

Job Requirements

• Strong understanding of utility distribution systems, cable connectivity solutions, and utility specification and qualification processes.
• Demonstrated success identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities into revenue growth.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze markets, develop growth strategies, and influence customer decisions.
• Comfortable working within a cross‑functional, international matrix organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis, presentations, and reporting.
• Ability to travel 50% to 75% of the time.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in sales, business development, product management, or strategic account management within the electrical utility industry.

Competencies

SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $140,700 – $175,800 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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