Director of Sales – Electrical & Electronic Components
Description
Director of Sales – Electrical & Electronic Components - York, Pensilvania USA
Job Summary:
An outstanding opportunity to join our client, a global leader in metal components and nano stamping solutions for the electronic and electric connector industry. We are searching for a Director of Sales to lead commercial strategy, expand market share, and strengthen customer relationships across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key accounts in transportation, data centers, aerospace, and defense markets.
Key Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of Sales or business development leadership experience within the electrical and electronic components/connectors sector.
- Experience in stamping, precision stamping, or connectors (nano stamping is a strong plus).
- Proven record of building and converting sales funnels, expanding OEM and Tier 1 accounts, and driving consistent revenue growth.
- Industry knowledge of transportation, data centers, aerospace, and defense connectors.
- Experience leading high-performing teams, instilling accountability, and building a culture of performance.
- Expertise in RFQ process management: quote value, turnaround speed, and conversion into backlog.
- Strong financial acumen: forecasting, backlog management, and incentive structures.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
- Hybrid availability: 40% remote / 60% on-site in York, Pennsylvania.
Demonstrated Competencies:
- Accountability: Takes full ownership of sales funnel and revenue outcomes.
- Skill + Will: Combines expertise with persistence and long-term drive to succeed.
- Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality to deliver for customers.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Identifies and executes growth opportunities with creativity and urgency.
- Agility: Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment.
- Customer Orientation: Champions the “voice of the customer” through RFQs, responsiveness, and service.
- Positive Leadership: Builds trust, motivates small teams, and drives a performance culture.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategies to exceed revenue targets.
- Strengthen and grow relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, aerospace, defense, and data center customers.
- Oversee the entire sales funnel: lead generation, RFQs, pipeline health, forecasting, and conversion to backlog.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team, fostering accountability and high performance.
- Collaborate with engineering and production to align customer requirements with manufacturing capacity.
- Participate in capacity planning, order fulfillment, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor quote responsiveness, delivery timelines, and backlog conversion.
- Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer meetings.
- Contribute to long-term business planning and serve as a succession candidate for P&L leadership.