Global Strategic Account Manager (Semiconductors)

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 128.000 - 202.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VAT Group is seeking a Global Strategic Account Manager (Semiconductors) to drive growth across major accounts and manage the product portfolio lifecycle. This role collaborates with international technical and commercial teams to implement strategies, profitability programs, and market expansion initiatives.

You will lead value-driven initiatives, set targets, provide forecasts, and report KPI progress. Strong English, a technical/marketing background, and travel willingness are essential for

Qualifikationen

• International business experience with global accounts.
• Strong product marketing and technical background.
• Experience in the semiconductor market is advantageous.
• Highly analytical with solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluent business English; written and spoken.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Science preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute global account growth strategy.
• Create Global Account Business Plan with opportunities.
• Lead international cross-functional teams.
• Define value propositions and future market needs.
• Set sales targets and forecast performance.
• Report progress and manage KPI dashboards.
• Coordinate product lifecycle activities and relocations.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams worldwide.

Kenntnisse

International business experience

Strong product marketing

Technical background

Semiconductor market knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership and communication

Travel willingness

Fluent business English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Engineering or Science

Jobbeschreibung

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Global Strategic Account Manager (Semiconductors)

Location: Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type: Permanent

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

In this role, you manage all aspects of the global account, including the account strategy and the tactics required to achieve the business plan goals, such as increasing the value of the portfolio and developing profitability strategies. Together with your international, cross-functional technical and commercial team members in the matrix organization, you drive the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle, including market introduction, continuous improvement activities, profitability programs, product relocation support, and product replacement.

The Global Strategic Account Manager for large Semiconductor OEMs drives the business strategy and ensures that execution is aligned with customer preferences and processes.

• Developing the global account growth strategy based on market and competitive intelligence
• Deriving the Global Account Business Plan by identifying business opportunities and directing marketing initiatives
• Leading an international, diverse team in the global matrix organization
• Developing value propositions and anticipating future market requirements
• Defining sales targets for the global account
• Providing sales forecasts and ensuring timely adjustments to achieve the goals
• Maintaining the global account KPI dashboard and reporting against it
• Reporting progress on technology and product development projects

Your profile

• International business experience and the ability to manage leading-edge technology projects in a global organization for a global customer
• Strong product marketing and technical background, with professional experience in a company providing technical solutions and experience in B2B markets
• Experience in the semiconductor market is advantageous
• Highly analytical and solution-oriented way of thinking
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority, demonstrate passion, and put customer needs at the center of the business strategy
• Ability to adapt quickly to new circumstances, with good decision-making skills and strong commercial / business acumen
• Ability to create addressee-appropriate and structured reports
• Flexibility for international business travel
• Fluent business English skills, written and spoken
• Applicants with a Master’s degree in Engineering or Science would be preferred

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .