Sales Director Germany, Power Semiconductor for Automotives Mannheim

TN Germany; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company in the power semiconductor industry is seeking a Sales Director to drive growth and customer engagement. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in business development and sales to target new market segments, present product advantages, and build strong relationships with key clients, especially in the automotive sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape portfolio strategies based on market research and customer needs, while collaborating closely with R&D and sales teams. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and a proven track record in sales, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in business development and sales in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong connections with major automotive manufacturers.

Aufgaben

• Target new customer engagements and generate product design wins.
• Present product advantages to customers and manage relationships.
• Collaborate with sales to generate quotes and maintain customer ties.

Kenntnisse

Business Development

Technical Marketing

Sales

Pre-sales

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Market Connections

Presentation Skills

Ausbildung

University Degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Our client is one of the fastest growing companies in the power semiconductor industry. They are urgently looking to fill the newly created Sales Director position in Germany.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A university degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical marketing, sales, and/or pre-sales in the semiconductor or power electronics industry
• Fluent in English and German
• Strong connections in the market, especially with major automotive manufacturers
• Proven understanding of semiconductor products and solutions, with the ability to deliver high-level presentations at events such as user groups, seminars, webinars, and conferences

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Target new customer engagements within specified market segments and generate product design wins
• Present the company’s applications and product advantages to customers, acting as the primary sales interface for multiple accounts regionally
• Collaborate with the sales team to manage current business, proactively generate quotes, and maintain customer relationships
• Engage with customers outside the sales team to identify technical priorities, challenges, and initiatives that can lead to business opportunities
• Communicate both business and technical concepts at C-level
• Study new concepts and architectures to leverage new technologies, including advanced drive schemes
• Understand application needs and end-usage of semiconductor switches
• Assess customer technical requirements and design issues, providing guidance accordingly
• Coordinate with R&D and Sales to incorporate customer feedback into product development

Portfolio Vision and Strategy

• Develop portfolio strategies based on market research to understand customer needs and competitive landscape