Data Center Sales Manager

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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 centers 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

Who You Are (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

What Will Put You Ahead



* 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.

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