Business Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a sales/account specialist to bridge Sales and BU across multiple customers and regions, positioning division products and responding to RFQs to enable order closures.

You will coordinate demos, gather pricing data, and work with Sales to meet financial targets, forecast demand, and drive key milestones. Travel up to 20% may be required with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with Sales and customers
• Strong data gathering and pricing analysis skills
• Ability to coordinate demos and site visits

Responsibilities

• Interface between sales and BU for multiple customers and/or regions.
• Gathers data, recommends pricing structure of products and partners with Sales for order closure.
• Qualifies, schedules, and coordinates demos, visits, and source inspections.
• Owns purchase and config spec responses. Responsible for closure of hardware and process specifications (RFQs).
• Gathers data, recommends pricing structure of products and partners with Sales for order closure.
• Program-manages account/division efforts. Sets and drives eval tool milestones.

Skills

Sales coordination

Pricing strategy

RFQ responses

Account management

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.

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: $115,000.00 - $158,500.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface between sales and BU for multiple customers and/or regions.
• Follows through on division strategy for assigned account(s) to achieve specific Market Share (%). Submits ideas for product Single Page Strategy.
• Positions division products within assigned accounts in line with customer specifications and product technical capabilities.
• Owns purchase and config spec responses. Responsible for closure of hardware and process specifications (RFQs).
• Gathers data, recommends pricing structure of products and partners with Sales for order closure.
• Qualifies, schedules, and coordinates demos, visits, and source inspections.
• Participates in achieving Account/Division level financial targets. Contributes to book/bill commit and forecast.
• Program-manages account/division efforts. Sets and drives eval tool milestones.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.