Usconec
Business and Technology Development Manager
Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Posted 29 days ago
The role
This person will spearhead strategic growth initiatives in the fiber-optics and data-center market. They will build relationships with customers and partners to drive new business and shape product roadmaps.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with data-center operators, system vendors, and transceiver manufacturers.
- Gain a deep understanding of customer technology roadmaps to uncover new product-development opportunities.
- Drive strategic account plans and launch innovative fiber-optic connectivity solutions.
- Act as a consultative partner by presenting tailored technical and commercial proposals.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to define clear product requirements.
- Manage multiple technology and application development programs from kickoff to delivery.
- Represent US Conec at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical forums.
- Analyze market trends and provide actionable insights to inform innovation and business strategy.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
- Proven success in business development or strategic partnerships.
- Strong understanding of optical communications and the data-center ecosystem.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling business opportunities.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Solid project-management, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Willingness to travel frequently (+/- 50%).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice to have
- Engineering preferred
- Hands-on experience with fiber-optic cabling, connectors, and related hardware.
- Familiarity with data-center infrastructure design and deployment.
- Understanding of network architectures, including optical switching and interconnect technologies.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.
- 4 weeks of PTO.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources.
- Paid time off, holidays, and employee recognition programs.
- Community engagement and STEM outreach opportunities.
Before you apply
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Sponsorship will not be provided.
- Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About the company
US Conec, Ltd. is a global company that creates innovative connectivity solutions. They foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect.