Director, Business Development

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Molex is looking for a Director of Business Development based in Lisle, Illinois. This person will lead the Business Development team in the Optical Connectivity Group, focusing on driving strategy and sustainable growth. Key responsibilities include coaching the team, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and supporting customer engagement strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and substantial experience in business development, with a proven ability to lead teams and execute growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing business development or sales teams.
• Experience creating and executing growth strategies in a B2B environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customers and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Development Managers.
• Establish and execute business development strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 building engaged, values‑driven teams.
• Experience creating and executing growth strategies in a B2B environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global, cross‑functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customers, team members, and business priorities.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience within optical connectivity, fiber optics, data communications, or related technologies.
• Background in global or matrixed organizations.
• Experience working closely with product management and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with value‑based selling and complex solution‑oriented sales environments.

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $230,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).