Remote Director of Business Development — Optical Growth Leader

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the Optical Connectivity Group's BD team in a fully remote role with up to 50% travel. You will set strategy, develop talent, and drive sustainable growth across our optical connectivity portfolio.

You will coach a team of BD Managers, partner with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing, and align market needs with product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies to create long-term value for Molex and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing business development or sales teams.
• Strong leadership with a focus on values-driven culture.
• Experience creating growth strategies in B2B environments.
• Ability to influence across global, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Business Development Managers.
• Establish and execute a BD strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Foster accountability and culture per Koch's Principle-Based Management.
• Partner with Sales to support customer engagement and pipeline growth.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to align roadmaps.
• Review market trends and inform strategic priorities.
• Support key customer relationships and executive engagements.
• Ensure consistent processes and metrics across the BD organization.
• Represent Molex at industry events and leadership forums.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Growth strategy development

B2B sales experience

Education

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

Job description

Molex is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the Optical Connectivity Group's BD team in a fully remote role with up to 50% travel. You will set strategy, develop talent, and drive sustainable growth across our optical connectivity portfolio.

You will coach a team of BD Managers, partner with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing, and align market needs with product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies to create long-term value for Molex and customers.