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Business Development-New Technologies

CommScope, Inc.

Santa Ana, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$176,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Architectural Services, Benchmarking, Business Development, Business Plan, Business Support, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Systems, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer/Client Research, Detail Oriented, Ecosystems, Electronics, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Fiber Optics, Finance, Geography, IP (Internet Protocol), Industry/Trade Analysis, Internet of Things, Lithium Battery, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Switching, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Optical Transceivers, Optics, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Development, Prototyping, Quality Management, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Growth, Risk Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Qualification, Semiconductors, Strategic Accounts, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Target Marketing, Technology Sales, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Santa Ana, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
Business Development-New Technologies


Req ID: 81984


Location:

Santa Ana, California, United States


Senior Business Development


Location


+ Preferred: United States, Bay Area, CA.


Summary


The Senior Business Development Professional is responsible for driving strategic customer engagements, developing key partnerships, and expanding CommScope’s Datacenter Business Unit into emerging applications of fiber optical connectivity inside advanced high performance compute system with system OEMs. This role leads opportunity assessment, technical solution development, revenue and profitability growth, risk management, and customer satisfaction across a portfolio of strategic accounts. The position requires building business plans, aligning internal stakeholders, identifying technical solution concepts, securing resources, and ensuring high quality delivery while cultivating strong customer relationships.


The role carries a forward-looking mandate: exploring co-packaged optics, optical scale up solutions, and next generation fiber technologies including new fiber types and connectivity solutions. The objective is to position CommScope for long term growth by evaluating new technology applications, developing product concepts, and building a robust commercial pipeline – working closely with other Amphenol business units part of the Amphenol Communications Division.


Scope


A seasoned, advanced individual contributor who uses professional concepts and company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.


+ Operates with minimal direction and significant latitude in determining objectives and approaches.

+ Exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.

+ Expected to lead high impact initiatives that shape future business direction.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities


Customer & Partner Engagement —


+ Strengthen relationships with Amphenol high speed group and other business units inside Amphenol communications division. Coordinate engagements with Amphenol and CommScope business teams.


+ Engage with target OEM customers and system integrator to gather Voice of Customer information, technical requirements and validate proposed solution concepts.


+ Guide CommScope R&D & PLM in development of new solutions — Lead requirements gathering, influence strategic engineering investigations, and drive product roadmaps, and projects to execute quick turnaround prototyping as well as large scale production ramps required to meet customer needs.


+ Explore New Technology Domains — Evaluate opportunities in the field of co‑packaged optics, novel fiber types and advanced connector technologies. Develop architectural solutions meeting customer requirements.


+ Market & Technology Intelligence — Maintain deep understanding of supplier ecosystems, standards, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.

+ Build Opportunity Pipeline — Identify, qualify, and develop commercial opportunities; generate IP, prototypes, and design proposals.

+ Drive Commercial Execution — Coordinate responses to near‑term opportunities and develop compelling commercial proposals.

+ Lead Marketing Initiatives — Position CommScope solutions through targeted marketing, conference participation, and industry events.

+ Develop Strategic Alliances — Direct the creation and maintenance of partnerships supporting new business objectives.

+ Lead Large, Complex Projects — Coordinate cross‑functional project teams and oversee delivery quality.

+ Develop Strategic Assessment Frameworks — Build innovative strategies to strengthen existing business and identify new growth adjacencies.

+ Lead Complex Negotiations — Manage high‑stakes negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Promote Co‑Creation Opportunities — Advance opportunities to co‑market and co‑develop CommScope products and services.

+ Perform other duties as required.


Qualifications


Required Education & Experience


+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ 10–13 years of relevant experience

+ Understanding of system architectures, electronics, connectivity technology


Preferred Education & Experience


+ Post‑graduate coursework or degree desirable.

+ Industry experience in IT, networking, or semiconductors is more critical than formal education


Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


+ Wide range of experience resolving complex issues using professional concepts and company objectives.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Effective team collaborator.

+ Technical knowledge of networking architectures, transceiver technology, fiber optics, chip industry trends, and semiconductor packaging.

+ Ability to engage with next‑generation server and network switch engineering teams.


Working Conditions


+ Normal office environment.

+ No additional physical, visual, or hearing requirements.

+ Expected to frequently visit customers + travel in US and international as required


Core Competencies


+ Communication — Clear, effective verbal and written communication; strong listening; accurate reporting.

+ Results Focus — Meets commitments, prioritizes effectively, and takes ownership of outcomes.

+ Initiative — Acts independently, seeks new responsibilities, challenges the status quo, and supports change.

+ Quality — Detail‑oriented, committed to excellence, continuously improves processes.

+ Productivity — Manages workload efficiently, prioritizes tasks, and maintains strong work procedures.

+ Cooperation — Shares resources, supports others, resolves conflicts constructively, and builds positive relationships.


Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. The expected salary range for this position is $135,000-$176,000 annually based on hired level and experience. The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.


What Happens After You Apply:


Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US


Why CommScope:


CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enabling game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for tomorrow's needs.


If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.


CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com.


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