Account Manager

Renesaselectronics; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Flexible work

Performance bonus

Job summary

Renesas seeks a Staff Sales Account Manager for AI-based applications to drive revenue growth in Humanoid Robotics, Physical AI, Edge Computing, and IoT across the San Francisco Bay Area. You will profile target customers, accelerate design-wins, and expand across Embedded Processing, Power, Analog, and Software Digitalization portfolios.

You will lead strategic account plans, manage senior executive relationships, and collaborate with Product Lines, FAE, Marketing, and Applications teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical/enterprise sales or strategic account management.
• Experience with AI, edge computing, or semiconductor ecosystems preferred.
• Proven ability to drive multi-quarter revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Profile and pursue AI/IoT revenue opportunities in Bay Area customers.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to convert traction into design wins.
• Lead complex negotiations and align cross-functional teams to customer needs.
• Maintain a data-driven forecast and pipeline with CRM/BI tools.

Skills

Strategic sales

Key account mgmt

Executive relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE/CE

Job description

Renesas is a global leader in semiconductor solutions that power intelligent systems shaping the future. From AI-enabled edge devices and industrial automation to Humanoid Robotics, Physical AI, autonomous machines, and connected infrastructure, Renesas technologies help customers transform innovative ideas into scalable products. Our portfolio spans embedded processing, analog, power, connectivity, and software solutions, enabling customers to build intelligent, efficient, and secure systems that operate from the cloud to the edge.

As the demand for AI-driven applications accelerates, Renesas is uniquely positioned to enable next-generation intelligent machines through high-performance MCUs, MPUs, SoCs, power management, sensing, connectivity, and software platforms. Our solutions support emerging markets including Humanoid Robotics, Edge AI, Industrial AI, autonomous systems, smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and IoT.

With approximately 21,000 employees across more than 30 countries, Renesas combines global scale with an entrepreneurial culture built on being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and business success. Join Renesas and help shape the future of AI, robotics, and intelligent systems that will define the next generation of technology.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Staff Sales Account Manager responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding market share across Renesas' comprehensive portfolio.

As a Staff Sales Account Manager for AI-based applications, with a strong focus on high-growth revenue opportunities in Humanoid Robotics, Physical AI, Edge Computing, and IoT, you will be accountable for identifying, prioritizing, and accelerating the fastest paths to revenue growth across the San Francisco Bay Area region. Your primary mission is to profile winning customers, applications, and ecosystem partners; convert early traction into scalable design wins; and drive sustained revenue expansion across Renesas' portfolio, including Embedded Processing, Power, Analog Mixed Signal, and Software Digitalization Product Groups

The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, proven track record of leading sales teams to exceed targets, and the technical acumen to champion Renesas full-system solutions.

Strategic Sales & Revenue Growth:

• Profile, prioritize, and pursue the fastest-growing Humanoid Robotics, Physical AI, Edge Computing, and AI revenue opportunities across startups, scale-ups, and high-growth established customers.
• Identify emerging AI market inflection points and proactively position Renesas to capture share in high-growth segments such as Humanoid Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Industrial AI, Edge Intelligence, and Physical AI.
• Drive adoption of Renesas' full portfolio, with a focus on cross-selling integrated solutions across Embedded Processing, Analog, Power, and Software Digitalization tools.
• Accelerate go-to-market execution by aligning reference designs, partner offerings, product roadmaps, and channel strategies to revenue priorities.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to penetrate high-growth markets and convert early customer engagement into scalable design wins.
• Maintain an accurate, data-driven sales forecast and demand-generation pipeline using Enterprise CRM and Business Intelligence tools.

Customer Management:

• Establish trusted executive relationships with C-level stakeholders, engineering leaders, and business sponsors to influence technology adoption, strategic direction, and long-term investment decisions.
• Partner closely with Product Lines, Product Groups, FAE, Marketing, and Application Engineering teams to align Renesas roadmaps with customer requirements.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations to secure long-term business agreements and maximize profitability.
• Own early opportunity qualification and deal strategy, ensuring focus on customers with clear scale, funding, and production potential.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Product Line, and Application Engineering teams to build, manage, and close a strong pipeline from discovery through volume production.

Market Leadership & AI Strategy

• Act as Renesas' market advocate for Humanoid Robotics, Physical AI, Edge AI, Edge Computing, and IoT opportunities across the San Francisco Bay Area region.
• Provide market intelligence and customer insights that influence product roadmaps, investment priorities, and revenue strategy.
• Champion high-growth AI opportunities and help shape long-term business strategy within the assigned customer base.
• Identify ecosystem partners, platform trends, and emerging customer requirements that can accelerate Renesas' position in next-generation AI-enabled systems.

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

7+ years of technical and executive sa