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Sr Director, Business Development - Industrial

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In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
189K-259K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
189K-259K Annually
Senior level
Lead business development for the Industrial BU: qualify and win new customers, build strategic alliances, align Flex resources to customer roadmaps, manage pipeline and bookings, collaborate with Finance and internal teams, and support talent and budget decisions to drive revenue growth.
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Job Summary

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 and / or Remote U.S. location.

The Sr Director, Business Development will be in-charge of qualifying new customers, developing relationship and business with them, achieving pipeline and bookings results according to assigned unipersonal 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:

  • Develop new strategic alliances with key customers.

  • Research and recognize customers' business strategy, future product plans, and expansion activities and align Flex resources where mutually beneficial.

  • Work closely with the Business Development team and the Finance department to control budgets within the department.

  • Assist current accounts in the development and execution of product roadmaps and act as a focal point in delivering Flex's solutions which include concept development, industrial design, manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, services hold up and reverse logistics.

  • Hold up senior management regarding managing and evaluating key personnel and in terms of talent acquisition to provide further potential to business resources.

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.

  • Ability to work with internal teams and executive management as well as external customers to maximize mutual benefit.

  • Experience in the EMS / CMO / engineering business environment.

  • An understanding of Energy Infrastructure, HVAC,  Outdoor Equipment, and / or Semiconductor markets.

  • 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 08-11-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-31-2026

The 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.

$188,600.00 USD - $259,300.00 USD Annual

Job CategorySales - Marketing - Account Mgmt

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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