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Leads industrial business development by qualifying customers, building strategic alliances, closing opportunities, and achieving pipeline and bookings targets. Develops customer relationships, aligns Flex’s engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and aftermarket solutions with product roadmaps, and supports new account execution. Partners with finance and internal teams on financial KPIs while influencing executives and key clients across industrial markets including energy infrastructure, HVAC, robotics, warehouse automation, and semiconductors.
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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr Director, Business Development for our Industrial business unit located in Austin, TX or Remote location.
The Sr Director, Business Development will be in-charge of qualifying new customers, developing relationships, and achieving pipeline and bookings results according to assigned personal and team targets. Preferred candidates will have experience in Energy Infrastructure, HVAC, Outdoor Equipment, Robotics / Warehouse Automation, and / or Semiconductor markets.
What a typical day looks like:
- Create, advance, and close new business development opportunities.
- Develop new strategic alliances with key customers.
- Research and recognize customers' business strategy, future product plans, and expansion activities and align Flex solutions to capture new business opportunities.
- Assist new accounts in the development and execution of manufacturing and supply chain solutions for their product roadmaps and act as a focal point in delivering Flex's solutions which include engineering, manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, and after-market services.
- Work closely with the Business Development Team and the Finance Department to meet the financial KPIs for all new business development opportunities.
- Represent Flex Ways of Working when interacting with internal & external contacts.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or business.
- Typically requires 9 years of related experience.
- Experience in the EMS / CMO / engineering business environment.
- An understanding of Energy Infrastructure, HVAC, Outdoor Equipment, Robotics / Warehouse Automation, and / or Semiconductor markets.
- Ability to work with internal teams and executive management as well as external customers to maximize mutual benefit.
- Knowledge of Strategic Selling techniques.
- Understanding of key financial metrics and capability to read P&L, balance sheets, ROI indicators, taking actions to meet customers’ needs and Flex targets.
- Ability to successfully influence senior level management, executives, and key clients.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 09-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-31-2026The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$179,200.00 USD - $246,400.00 USD AnnualJob CategorySales - Marketing - Account MgmtIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Similar Jobs at Flex
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