Market Development Leader

Littelfuse•Chicago, IL

8d•$166,000 - $266,560

About The Position

As a Market Development Leader , you will be responsible for developing, building, and scaling Littelfuse’s presence in high-growth automation and electrified industrial applications. Your role will focus on defining and positioning power control and protection solutions within complex, system-level environments where reliability, safety, and scalability are critical.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in automation, electrification, industrial electronics, power systems, or related fields.
Experience working directly with OEM customers on system requirements and technical integration.
Strong understanding of system-level design, manufacturability, and scalability.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions without direct authority.
Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities and ownership mindset.
Customer-focused with a collaborative and global perspective.

Responsibilities

Segment and size high-growth automation and electrification markets, identifying key opportunities.
Map the ecosystem including OEMs, integrators, subsystem suppliers, and emerging players.
Prioritize target applications and accounts, defining current SAM and expansion pathways.
Design and implement a repeatable lifecycle model to drive scalable growth opportunities.
Translate Voice of the Customer (VoC) insights into actionable strategies and solution development.
Define value propositions and partner with engineering teams to develop scalable, platform-based solutions.
Identify technology and capability gaps and define build vs. acquire strategies, including M&A opportunities.
Drive enterprise alignment across business units to ensure coordinated customer engagement and execution.