Director Field Sales - Corporate Account

Infineon Technologies AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in San Jose, CA, seeks a Director of Field Sales for Corporate Accounts. You will lead a small team of technical sales engineers, develop account strategies, and drive revenue growth above company averages.

This hands-on player/coach role requires strong technical sales expertise and executive-level collaboration. The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication skills, with regular travel expectations and a focus on

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 12+ years in sales or sales management.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategies for corporate accounts.
• Strong technical competence across multiple product areas.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, develop and retain high-level technical sales teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly (often >40%).

Responsibilities

• This role is a Director level Technical Sales/Account Management role for a Corporate Account responsible for managing a small team of technical sales engineers covering multiple categories of products and developing and executing an account strategy that delivers consistent revenue growth in excess of company average.
• This is considered a hands-on player/coach role.

Skills

Technical sales leadership

Strategic account management

Negotiation skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone’s life. Behind every success, there is a plan: your strategic thinking, creative skills, and ability to communicate with others will drive innovation and turn ideas into impact.

Director Field Sales – Corporate Account

On our Corporate team, you’ll play a vital part in building the frameworks, relationships, and processes that keep Infineon's Business thriving. Are you in?

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role:

• This role is a Director level Technical Sales/Account Management role for a Corporate Account responsible for managing a small team of technical sales engineers covering multiple categories of products and developing and executing an account strategy that delivers consistent revenue growth in excess of company average.


• This is considered a hands‑on player/coach role.

At Infineon Technologies, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds. We value collaborative teamwork and diverse perspectives to achieve the best outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills to Help You Succeed

• Engineering Degree, 12+ years


• Sales experience, significant experience with Corporate Accounts 5+ years technical sales management experience


• Strong technical competence in multiple areas


• A demonstrated track record of developing and executing technically oriented sales strategies at Corporate Accounts


• High level of business savvy and negotiating skills


• Vast network of close, long standing working relationships with customer engineers at different levels across multiple departments


• Able to independently recognize obstacles, both internal and external, and quickly adapt strategies and tactics to successfully overcome those obstacles or elevate as needed


• Proven management experience in hiring, developing, motivating and retaining high level technical sales teams


• The capability to expertly collaborate personally and with his team across multiple disciplines inside the organization


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly professional presentation skills and demeanor


• Availability for regular travel, occasionally > 40%

Additional Information

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on‑boarding documents. In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally‑identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

This position requires access to documentation that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8USC 1324b(a)(3).

Salary and Location

Indicative salary range: San Jose, CA, United States. Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate: US$ 215,000 – US$ 295,600. Hourly rate will depend on the highest level of education completed.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game‑changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.