Amphenol Communications Solutions · 6 hours ago
Market Development Manager
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets. They are seeking a Market Development Manager to drive growth by identifying market gaps and leading product initiatives while collaborating with customers and internal teams.
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Responsibilities
Conduct market research and customer interviews to uncover emerging trends, technology gaps, and product opportunities across all markets
Partner with Sales and Applications Engineering to validate and prioritize opportunities through structured VOC efforts
Support product roadmap planning by providing market insights and competitive positioning recommendations
Coordinate early-stage customer engagement activities to validate technical needs and application environments
Translate findings into clear opportunity statements and product requirement documentation
Support Engineering and R&D during the definition phase of new product concepts
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Applications to develop technical collateral and customer-facing messaging
Create and deliver sales training materials for new and updated products
Represent Ardent at trade shows, webinars, and industry events to increase visibility and gather real-time feedback
Support project teams during development and launch activities, ensuring cross-functional alignment on goals and deliverables
Drive accountability around timelines and handoffs between Sales, Applications, and Engineering teams
Track early customer adoption feedback and help refine product-market fit
Explore adjacent and emerging markets where Ardent's technology can be applied
Recommend strategies for market entry, technology partnerships, or product extensions
Support long-term planning and strategic business cases with market data and customer validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field
2–5 years of experience in Product Management, Business Development, or Market Development roles
Strong experience gathering customer insights, evaluating new market opportunities, and collaborating across departments
Excellent communication and documentation skills for internal alignment and customer-facing content
Experience managing projects and leading early-stage product development discussion
Comfortable representing the company externally and leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
Preferred
Familiarity with semiconductor, mil-aero, or quantum computing markets is a plus
Company
Amphenol Communications Solutions
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets.