LEAD SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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Job Overview

The Lead Sales Development Representative will own the overall business, strategy, and engagement for a fast‑growing, strategically critical customer at the center of the AI and data center ecosystem. This role is accountable for driving profitable growth, shaping long‑term strategy, and leading a global, cross‑functional team to position TE Connectivity as a trusted, strategic partner.

This is a senior, high‑impact role requiring strong leadership through influence, deep technical and market understanding, and the ability to operate at executive levels both internally and with the customer.

 

 

Job Requirements

• Own the global P&L, strategy, and account plan for a large, complex, and rapidly scaling customer.
• Serve as the primary executive interface between the customer and TE Connectivity.
• Lead and align a global, cross‑functional team (sales, product management, engineering, supply chain, operations) through a matrix organization.
• Develop and execute multi‑year account strategies aligned to AI, data center, and system‑level roadmaps.
• Drive new business growth by identifying opportunities across TE’s full portfolio, including interconnect and power solutions.
• Build deep relationships across engineering, procurement, operations, and executive leadership at the customer.
• Ensure disciplined execution, forecasting accuracy, and proactive issue resolution.
• Represent the voice of the customer internally and influence portfolio, investment, and roadmap decisions.

What your background should look like

• 10+ years of experience in sales, account management, or related commercial leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing large, strategic accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive results via cross‑functional and global teams.
• Strong executive presence and ability to engage credibly with senior customer and internal leadership.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills.

 

Preferred Experience & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the data center and AI ecosystem, including racks, systems, and overall architecture.
• Experience with interconnect products (connectors, cables, sockets) and data center power at the tray and rack level.
• Knowledge of the semiconductor and AI industry, including hyperscale and system OEM environments.
• Background working with complex, technically driven customers in fast‑paced, high‑growth markets.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $167,200 - $251,200 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets