Business Development Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.; Garching bei München; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by linking cutting-edge semiconductor solutions to customer-specific challenges.

The role serves as a bridge between field sales, applications engineering, and business units to access BU resources for meaningful innovation and value creation. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, shape account plans, and represent the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead their business unit's efforts to grow Microchip's portfolio across target markets and foster long-term strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to deliver comprehensive Total System Solutions (TSS) tailored to client needs.
• Capturing feedback and influencing new product development across engineering, marketing, and product management.
• Monitor competitive landscapes and perform market analysis to guide investment in emerging technologies and growth areas.
• Represent Microchip at key industry forums, trade shows, and technical events to build brand presence and expand client engagement.
• Partner with field sales and applications engineers to support design wins and accelerate revenue generation.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between business units and regional teams-shaping account plans and participating in growth strategies for key customers.
• Concentrate communication between the BU and field teams to increase efficiency and reduce redundancy.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

MBA

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Microchip's Business Development Manager (BDM) drives growth by linking cutting-edge semiconductor solutions to customer-specific challenges. Serving as a bridge between field sales, applications engineering, and business units, the BDM makes it easier for the Client Engagement and FAE teams to access BU resources to deliver meaningful innovation and create value through intelligent, secure, and connected systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead their business unit's efforts to grow Microchip's portfolio across target markets and foster long-term strategic partnerships
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to deliver comprehensive Total System Solutions (TSS) tailored to client needs
• Capturing feedback and influencing new product development across engineering, marketing, and product management
• Monitor competitive landscapes and perform market analysis to guide investment in emerging technologies and growth areas
• Represent Microchip at key industry forums, trade shows, and technical events to build brand presence and expand client engagement
• Partner with field sales and applications engineers to support design wins and accelerate revenue generation
• Serve as a strategic liaison between business units and regional teams-shaping account plans and participating in growth strategies for key customers
• Concentrate communication between the BU and field teams to increase efficiency and reduce redundancy

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (BSEE required; MSEE preferred); MBA is a plus
• 7+ years' experience in business development, strategic sales, or product line management in the semiconductor space
• Proven expertise in embedded solutions, semiconductor technologies, and systems-level architecture
• Exceptional ability to engage cross-functional teams and lead complex client relationships
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

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