Remote Director, Business Development (Optical)

Molex; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the Optical Connectivity Group's BD team. This remote role involves coaching a team of Business Development Managers and partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to drive long-term value.

You will shape strategy, develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth as you guide market priorities and customer engagements across global segments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing high-performing business development or sales teams.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
• Experience creating and executing growth strategies in a B2B environment.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building engaged, values-driven teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customers and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Development Managers with focus on talent development, engagement, and performance.
• Establish and execute a business development strategy aligned with Optical Connectivity growth objectives.
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement based on Koch’s Principle-Based Management philosophy.
• Partner with Sales leadership to support customer engagement strategies and drive pipeline growth.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align market needs with roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
• Review market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to inform priorities and investments.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

Molex is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the Optical Connectivity Group's BD team. This remote role involves coaching a team of Business Development Managers and partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to drive long-term value.

You will shape strategy, develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth as you guide market priorities and customer engagements across global segments.