Sales Account Manager - Semiconductor Test Products

Flint Hills Resources; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Interconnect is seeking a Sales Account Manager - Semiconductor Test to develop strategic customer relationships and drive revenue growth within an assigned territory. You will serve as the primary contact for existing and prospective customers, identifying opportunities to expand business and collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and strong results.

You will work with Sales, Field Application Engineering, Customer Service, Operations, Marketing, Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct field sales, account management, business development, or customer-facing commercial experience.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and close complex technical sales opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with assigned customers.
• Create and execute account plans to drive revenue and retention.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits and reviews to assess needs and trends.
• Collaborate with Field Application Engineering and Customer Service to ensure delivery and satisfaction.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts per company policies.

Skills

Customer relationships

Technical sales

Account management

Negotiation

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical Studies, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

As a Sales Account Manager - Semiconductor Test, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic customer relationships while driving revenue growth for Smiths Interconnect's Semiconductor Test products within an assigned territory. You will serve as the primary point of contact for existing and prospective customers, identifying opportunities to expand business, delivering customer-focused solutions, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and business results. This role supports both local and globally managed accounts and requires a strong understanding of the semiconductor test market and technical sales processes.

Our Team

You will be part of a dynamic commercial organization that partners closely with Sales, Field Application Engineering, Customer Service, Operations, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Together, we focus on delivering value to customers, supporting profitable growth, advancing product innovation, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience in the semiconductor test industry.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with assigned customers and key decision-makers, serving as the primary customer contact within the region.
• Develop and execute account plans that support revenue growth, customer retention, and long-term customer satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and through new customer acquisition efforts.
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Promote and sell Smiths Interconnect Semiconductor Test products and capabilities throughout the assigned territory.
• Work closely with Field Application Engineering and Customer Service teams to ensure successful delivery of products and services while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to identify customer needs and influence new product roadmaps, development efforts, product launches, and customer adoption strategies.
• Coordinate with other Semiconductor Sales Managers to ensure a consistent, efficient, and cost-effective response to customer requirements.
• Manage the sales pipeline, regional forecasts, and account activity within CRM systems while maintaining high-quality customer and opportunity data.
• Prepare regional revenue forecasts and support budget planning activities.
• Develop, maintain, and report key performance indicators related to sales effectiveness, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements in accordance with company policies and business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, emerging technologies, and market conditions to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop executive-level relationships and facilitate engagement between customer leadership and Smiths senior management.
• Resolve customer concerns and elevate issues as necessary to maintain strong customer relationships.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, business reviews, forecasts, and strategic updates to customers and leadership teams.
• Support trade shows, technical conferences, industry events, and other business development activities.
• Achieve or exceed sales growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct field sales, account management, business development, or customer-facing commercial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and develop customer intimacy.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and close complex technical sales opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, understand, and communicate technical information.
• Experience managing multiple accounts, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
• Ability to analyze business data and develop actionable sales strategies.
• Highly organized with strong planning and time management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the Semiconductor Test industry.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor test applications, technologies, and market dynamics.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in technical or engineered product environments.
• Experience influencing product roadmaps and supporting new product development initiatives.
• Experience negotiating strategic partnerships and long-term commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of value-based selling methodologies.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
• Strong financial acumen with experience preparing forecasts, budgets, and business cases.
• Experience supporting trade shows, technical conferences, and industry events.
• Experience in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, medical devices, or other highly technical manufacturing industries.

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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