Amphenol · 6 hours ago
Market Development Manager
Hampton, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
25+ years expAmphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a world leader in interconnect solutions for various markets including Communications and Electronics. They are seeking a Market Development Manager to drive growth by identifying market gaps and leading early-stage product initiatives while collaborating with customers and internal teams.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Market Gap Analysis and Opportunity Identification
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
Support New Product Development from Front-End Engagement
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
Manage Cross-Functional Go-to-Market Readiness
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
Facilitate Project and Stakeholder Alignment
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
Contribute to Strategic Growth Initiatives
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
25 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
This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government
Preferred
Familiarity with semiconductor, mil-aero, or quantum computing markets is a plus
Company
Amphenol
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers on the planet you’ve never heard of.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Raley
President/SVP/Advisor to CEO
Craig Lampo
Sr VP and Chief Financial Officer
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