Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Amphenol IPC (AIPC) is the global leader in power distribution interconnect solutions for IT & Data Communications equipment, electric mobility, and industrial power conversion. We are driven by innovative, empowered, and creative teamwork, and build solutions that solve business challenges.

Headquartered in Endicott, NY, and with operations in China and Mexico, AIPC is a division of Amphenol Corporation, a Fortune 500 company with over 90 years of experience in enabling the ongoing electronics revolution.

We are currently seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of Business Development Manager (BDM) as a remote position, located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone, with preference in California.

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving AIPC's IT/Datacom business and expanding the New Product pipeline. This role requires the development and execution of a strategic plan to identify high-potential markets, target customers, and assess the competitive landscape. The BDM will actively prospect for new business within these markets and work closely with the Sales team to convert opportunities into long-term customer relationships. Success in this role requires a strong passion for business growth, a customer-first mindset, and a drive to deliver innovative, high-value solutions with exceptional service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Customer-Focused Excellence

• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and a strong desire to achieve high performance standards that benefit customers, team members, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain high-value relationships at all levels with both new and existing accounts.
• Establish personal trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve customer relationships and experience through innovative solutions and value-added services.

Proactive Business Development

• Act as an energetic, self-starting contributor who actively identifies and seizes new opportunities.
• Remove obstacles and help drive projects forward with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Develop and execute effective strategies to close new business opportunities.

Strong Communication Skills

• Clearly present and promote the full solution portfolio to both new and existing customers.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong interpersonal relationships.

Autonomous Decision-Making & Strategic Thinking

• Facilitate ongoing conversations to refine current product offerings and generate new ideas.
• Manage product margin at both the overall customer level and within new programs.
• Create and submit quote proposals for internal review and approval.
• Understand broader market trends and dynamics to support:
• Investment in new technologies
• Go-to-market and marketing strategies
• Other commercial initiatives that drive success

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or Marketing
• 5+ years' relevant experience with working knowledge of Sales and Marketing in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative
• Solid presentation, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interact well with customers
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and cross-cultural teams at various locations
• Ability to think strategically and develop marketing/sales strategies utilizing various sources of information.
• Ability to listen to customers and develop rapport and trust of customers throughout the sales process
• Strong technical skills to assist in understanding the technological challenge of target customers and to be able to identify relevant technology trends in key markets
• Travel is required, both domestic and international

Skills

• Results-oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Technical proficiency

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.