Director Global EMS & Harness Makers Sales
TE Connectivity · Netherlands
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TE is seeking a Global EMS & Harness Maker Leader to drive the company's global commercial strategy and engagement across selected Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Harness Maker (HM) customers. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a strategically important business segment by creating a consistent global operating model, strengthening customer engagement, and accelerating growth across regions.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a global go-to-market strategy, establishing governance and commercial processes, and aligning TE's business units, channel sales teams, distributors, and ecosystem partners around a common growth agenda. You will play a critical role in improving how TE captures value across the EMS and Harness Maker ecosystem, from OEM design wins through sourcing, fulfillment, and revenue realization.
Success will be measured through revenue growth, market share gains, customer penetration, and the ability to create a scalable, repeatable commercial model that delivers long-term business impact. Reporting to the Vice President, Channel Sales, this role offers the opportunity to build a global organization, influence senior stakeholders, and shape the future of a high-growth strategic segment within TE Connectivity.
This is a global leadership opportunity that can be based in Europe (preferred), Asia (India or Singapore), or the United States (East Coast preferred).
What You'll Do
- Build and lead TE's global EMS & Harness Maker strategy and organization.
- Grow the business through strategic customer engagement, account penetration, and market share expansion.
- Develop a global operating model covering account management, pricing, contracts, distributor engagement, and governance.
- Hire, develop, and lead a global team.
- Partner with Business Units, Channel Sales, and regional teams to align resources and accelerate growth.
- Establish executive relationships with key EMS and Harness Maker customers worldwide.
- Drive commercial excellence across pricing, contract management, forecasting, demand visibility, and customer experience.
- Lead through influence in a highly matrixed global environment What We're Looking For
- Significant commercial leadership experience within EMS, Harness Makers, connectors, interconnects, IP&E, electronics distribution, semiconductors, or related industries.
- Deep understanding of the EMS, OEM, distributor, and broader electronics ecosystem.
- Proven experience growing a business, customer segment, or market at regional or global level.
- Experience building teams and leading through influence across multiple functions and geographies.
- Strong strategic account management, pricing, contract negotiation, and customer engagement capabilities.
- Data-driven decision maker with experience using commercial insights to accelerate growth.
- Global mindset with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and regions.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred. Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to build a new global commercial organization within TE. You will have the opportunity to shape the strategy, build the team, influence senior stakeholders, and create a scalable growth engine for a strategically important customer segment. Success in this role could significantly expand the scope and impact of the organization over time. Competencies
Managing and Measuring Work Motivating Others Building Effective Teams Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) Job Locations:
Posting City: # Job Country: Netherlands Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 157338 Workplace Type: Remote External Careers Page: Sales & Marketing