Account Sales professional / Key Account Manager (m/f/d)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Dresden; On-site; EUR 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase program

Sales bonus

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Dresden, Germany, is seeking an experienced Account Sales professional / Key Account Manager for our AGS division. This permanent, full-time role focuses on managing key customer relationships and delivering service solutions on-site in Dresden.

The position requires 2–3 years of semiconductor sales or 5+ years outside the industry, German fluency, and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Willingness to travel 30–40% and travel within Germany is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills to lead sessions with customers.
• Creativity in generating solutions within standard selling concepts.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% within Germany.
• Fluency in German is required, technical background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grow service revenue and bookings in the region and major accounts.
• Identify customer needs and develop/implement complex sales strategies to generate service solutions.
• Lead independently customer relations and negotiations from quotes to contract signature.
• Communicate and present Applied Materials’ product roadmaps and capabilities to customers.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Creative solutions

Willingness to travel

German fluency

Technical background

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: €126.400,00 - €173.800,00

Location: Dresden,DEU

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible - while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Materials is the world largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the manufacturing of Semiconductors chips. Applied is also closely supporting its customers’ manufacturing challenges by offering consulting, spare parts and mainly service solutions.

Account Sales professional / Key Account Manager

We are seeking an experienced Account Sales professional / Key Account Manager to join our Applied Global Services (AGS) division in Germany. This is a permanent, full-time role focused on managing key customer relationships and driving service solutions.

The position will be an on-site role based in Dresden, Germany.

Main responsibilities

• Grow the Service revenue and booking in the region and in the allocated major accounts
• Identify customer needs and develop/implement complex sales strategies - generate service solutions that will help our customers cope with their innovative and changing business environments
• Lead independently customer relations and negotiations, from the initial service quotes to the final contract signature
• Communicate and present Applied Materials’ product roadmaps and capabilities to the customer

Requirements

• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills, gained through 2-3 years of sales experience in the semiconductor industry or 5+ years of sales experience outside the industry
• Excellent communication skills to lead working sessions and discussions both internally and with customers
• Creativity in generating solutions while remaining aligned with standard selling concepts (Product Option Architecture) and its requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Willingness to travel 30-40% of the time, primarily within Germany
• Ability to maintain high motivation and dedication to deliver results and achieve objectives
• Fluency in German language is required
• Technical background would be a strong plus

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of trainings, on-line and classroom based and the on-the job learning will be supported by knowledgeable and experienced Employees
• A package of benefits including a corporate funded pension plan, a participation in the Employee Stock Purchase program, a Sales Bonusrewardingyour own achievements
• The opportunity to work truly internationally and on innovative topics which are revolutionizing the world currently.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.