Business Development Manager - Connectors

Overview

Develop new connector business in transportation & industrial markets, driving design‑in and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• business development
• new product
• design‑in
• market interface
• stakeholder relations
• program management

Tasks

-Works closely with Product Managers, Sales, and Product Development for the purpose of growing our business. -Drive development of new business, new product opportunities and design-in activities with strategic customers, directly or supporting the Sales team. -Develop new business in the T&I market and act as regional interface for market developments in NA. -Builds strong working relationships with key stakeholder at strategic customers and in the industry. -Build and present product and application presentations to our existing and/or “new” potential customer base by demonstrating value-proposition and expertise in interconnect technologies. -Identify opportunities to expand the product portfolio. Provides input and presents proposals for new products and related technologies. Coordinate and program manage the execution of new product development initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• business development
• technical understanding
• mechanical engineering
• connector market
• design-in

What You Bring

-10+ years of business development/sales/product management experience in connectors or related industry -Experience in the Transportation & Industrial markets (Rail, Heavy Vehicles, Energy) -Proven track record of creating new business -Strong technical understanding -Hands-on, highly self-motivated/self-initiated, team player with demonstrated leadership skills working across functional departments -Economic and/or technical background, preferred with a Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree. Connector market experience (10+ years) will be considered in lieu of degree. -Familiar with design-in/spec-in and buying processes in the connectors or related industry -Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimal direction -Experience in Harsh Environment Circular Connectors is a plus -Preferably U.S. West Coast, remote or willing to re-locate -Willing to travel and spend the majority of the working hours with potential or existing customers -Organizational skills to anticipate, prioritize, plan, organize to meet and exceed strategic objectives with relentless focus on customer satisfaction -Demonstrated ability to directly manager customer engagements including excellent written and oral communication skills

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About Itt Inc.

-Evolved into a global industrial innovator. -Now based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company is publicly traded. -Typical projects include shock absorbers for vehicles, industrial pumps and valves for chemical plants, and connectors for aerospace applications. -Portfolio features legendary brands like Goulds Pumps, KONI shock absorbers, Cannon connectors, and Enidine absorbers. -Growth stems from both organic innovation (like EV brake pads) and strategic M&A such as Svanehøj and kSARIA acquisitions.

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