Business and Technology Development Manager

Description

About US Conec

With over 30 years of expertise, US Conec designs and manufactures high-performance fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies used in data centers, cloud computing, AI networks, and telecommunications systems worldwide. We're proud of our innovation-driven culture, global customer base, and talented, close-knit team.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Business & Technology Development Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives across the fiber optics and data center market. In this role, you'll build and manage key customer and partner relationships, drive new business opportunities, and help shape the development of high-performance fiber optic products used in cutting-edge network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with data center operators, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers
• Understand customer technology roadmaps and identify new opportunities for product development
• Drive strategic account plans and lead new fiber optic and connectivity solution initiatives
• Act as a consultative partner, presenting tailored technical and commercial solutions
• Work cross-functionally with Product Management and Engineering to define product requirements
• Manage multiple new technology and application development programs
• Represent US Conec at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical forums
• Analyze market trends and provide actionable insights to support innovation and business strategy

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred)
• Proven success in business development, technical sales, or strategic partnerships
• Strong understanding of optical communications and the data center ecosystem
• Ability to explain technical concepts and translate them into business opportunities
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational abilities
• Comfortable with frequent travel (25% or more)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with fiber optic cabling, connectors, and hardware
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure design and deployment
• Understanding of network architectures, including optical switching and interconnect technologies

Keywords for Optimization

fiber optic | data center | optical communications | business development | technical sales | engineering | connectivity solutions | network infrastructure | transceivers | fiber cabling | optical connectors | cloud computing | AI networking