Business Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a full-time professional to interface between sales and business units, manage account efforts, and drive product specifications. This position entails responsibilities such as qualifying customer demos and contributing to financial commitments.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, sales knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. A supportive work culture focused on learning and career growth is offered, alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Ability to interface effectively between sales and business units.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and competition.

Responsibilities

• Interface between sales and business units for multiple customers.
• Own purchase and configuration specification responses.
• Qualify and coordinate demos and inspections.
• Manage account and division efforts to meet financial targets.

Skills

Sales and business strategy

Data analysis and pricing

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer Salary: $115,000.00 - $158,500.00 Location: Santa Clara, CA This role offers a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.

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.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.