Lead Account Manager - Boise, ID

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a results-driven account and business manager to defend and grow market share in the semiconductor materials space. You will manage key customer relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and develop sales plans for a defined territory.

The role requires a chemistry/materials background, 5+ years in semiconductors, travel up to 50%, and the ability to work remotely with minimal supervision while driving profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials or related discipline; master's preferred.
• 5+ years in semiconductor industry; 10 years preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% and some international travel.
• Ability to work from home with minimal supervision.
• Experience selling to engineers and wafer fab upper management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships at all levels of customer organization.
• Develop forecasts on anticipated customer product consumption and create a territory sales plan.
• Enter and track opportunities using the Salesforce tool; convert opportunities to sales growth.
• Defend and grow Qnity market share within assigned territory and customers.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver business results and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or materials

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem‑solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high‑tech industries – we’re a tight‑knitted team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Management

• Maintain strong relationships at all levels of customer organization
• Effectively utilize available tools such as strategic entertainment and management interface to build customer relationships in line with account plans.
• Develop strong multi‑functional account teams to effectively interface with customers.
• Utilize strong sales skills to represent CMPT to customers.
• Promote Qnity processes and secure trials of new materials and support exiting product sales.
• Effectively negotiate supply contracts.
• Manage customer pricing strategically in line with business goals.
• Deliver a high level of service to customers - effectively resolve any quality or service issues that arise.
• Work with customers to define un‑met needs.
• Develop sales projects around commercial and developmental opportunities.
• Enter and track opportunities using the Salesforce tool.
• Successfully convert opportunities leading to sales growth.

Business Management

• Defend and grow Qnity market share within assigned territory and list of customers.
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge on CMPT product line.
• Understand key markets in depth.
• Be a resource to the business on competitive intelligence.
• Maintain a consumption analysis on products purchased and competition.
• Be knowledgeable on market trends.
• Work closely with sales‑related functions to build good teamwork, foster customer satisfaction and deliver business results.
• Develop forecasts on anticipated customer product consumption.
• Create and work within budget guidelines for region.
• Responsible for business strategy implementation within assigned region.
• Develop a sales plan for assigned territory.
• Provide needed data to Sales & Operating Teams to efficiently manage the business.
• Responsible for continuous improvement in the area of overall productivity and efficiency.
• Effective management of sales terms and credit with assigned customers.

General

• Accomplish all assigned duties safely.
• Participate in regional safety meetings and programs.
• Participate in all key performance management activities - goal setting, employee development plan, performance reviews, etc.
• Mentor newer employees where required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials or related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years semiconductor industry experience required with 10 years industry experience preferred.
• General knowledge of wafer fabrication operations beneficial.
• Knowledge of CMP process used in IC fabrication.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time, some international travel.
• Able to work from home without distractions and accomplish objectives with little direct supervision.
• Candidate will sell to engineers and upper management of wafer fab operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak to large groups and answering technical questions from experts in the CMP field.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels in the organization especially during customer interfacing situations.
• Self‑starter, works well with minimal supervision.
• Motivated individual with ability to manage long (1‑2 year) sales cycles before closing.
• High safety awareness and demonstrated personal safety engagement are required.

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