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Are you ready to connect your career to innovation? Join Molex, where we create connections for life. From Silicon Valley to global markets, we’re driving the future of communication through engineering excellence, quality, and customer-centric solutions. Molex’s Optical Solutions Business Unit is expanding, and we’re seeking a growth‑minded sales manager based in the Bay Area to help us scale our presence in the hyperscale data center space. If you’re passionate about optical technologies and thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Your Role Senior Sales Manager – Data Centers. As a key member of our Global Sales and Marketing team, you’ll report directly to the Director of Sales and manage strategic accounts in the hyperscale data center sector. You’ll be the primary point of contact for high‑touch customer engagement, driving revenue growth, pipeline development, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver cutting‑edge optical connectivity solutions.
What You Will Do
Drive revenue growth across assigned accounts to meet global sales targets
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders at hyperscale data center firms
Develop and execute opportunity pipelines for existing and emerging optical products
Lead customer negotiations, RFQs, and pricing strategies with internal alignment
Monitor competitive trends and deliver actionable business intelligence
Prioritize high‑impact opportunities and customer engagements
Deliver accurate forecasts and reporting to support operational planning
Serve as the customer’s advocate, resolving issues and coordinating internal resources
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to align on customer needs
Maintain strategic account plans that reflect customer goals and market dynamics
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Proven success in Account Management, Sales, Marketing, or Business Development
Experience with telecom or data communications customers
Familiarity with fiber optic components, modules, optical systems, and silicon photonics
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced technical degree (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics)
Deep understanding of the Bay Area tech ecosystem and hyperscale data center landscape
Strong communication and negotiation skills across technical and executive audiences
Collaborative mindset with a track record of cross‑functional teamwork
Strategic thinker with project management and relationship‑building expertise
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tú).
Seniory Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Data Center Sales Manager
role at
Molex .
Are you ready to connect your career to innovation? Join Molex, where we create connections for life. From Silicon Valley to global markets, we’re driving the future of communication through engineering excellence, quality, and customer-centric solutions. Molex’s Optical Solutions Business Unit is expanding, and we’re seeking a growth‑minded sales manager based in the Bay Area to help us scale our presence in the hyperscale data center space. If you’re passionate about optical technologies and thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Your Role Senior Sales Manager – Data Centers. As a key member of our Global Sales and Marketing team, you’ll report directly to the Director of Sales and manage strategic accounts in the hyperscale data center sector. You’ll be the primary point of contact for high‑touch customer engagement, driving revenue growth, pipeline development, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver cutting‑edge optical connectivity solutions.
What You Will Do
Drive revenue growth across assigned accounts to meet global sales targets
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders at hyperscale data center firms
Develop and execute opportunity pipelines for existing and emerging optical products
Lead customer negotiations, RFQs, and pricing strategies with internal alignment
Monitor competitive trends and deliver actionable business intelligence
Prioritize high‑impact opportunities and customer engagements
Deliver accurate forecasts and reporting to support operational planning
Serve as the customer’s advocate, resolving issues and coordinating internal resources
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to align on customer needs
Maintain strategic account plans that reflect customer goals and market dynamics
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Proven success in Account Management, Sales, Marketing, or Business Development
Experience with telecom or data communications customers
Familiarity with fiber optic components, modules, optical systems, and silicon photonics
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced technical degree (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics)
Deep understanding of the Bay Area tech ecosystem and hyperscale data center landscape
Strong communication and negotiation skills across technical and executive audiences
Collaborative mindset with a track record of cross‑functional teamwork
Strategic thinker with project management and relationship‑building expertise
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tú).
Seniory Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Molex by 2x.
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