Senior Account Manager - West Coast

Platform Recruitment; Washington; On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and sick leave

Educational assistance program

Job summary

A leading optical interconnect solutions provider is seeking a Senior Sales Manager in Washington to drive account growth. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in fiber optic interconnects, and exceptional communication skills. This role involves managing the full sales cycle and requires travel up to 50%. Attractive benefits include up to $160,000 OTE and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fiber optic interconnects or related products.
• 2+ years in direct OEM sales and territory development.
• Ability to travel up to 50% across the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies aligned with regional profitability goals.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to customer delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and the customer.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Presentation skills

Experience with CRM/ERP systems

Knowledge of fiber optic interconnects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a global leader in optical interconnect solutions serving the data communications, telecom, and fiber optics sectors. Their innovative components and cable assemblies are trusted by major OEMs and system integrators shaping the future of high-speed connectivity. They are now seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive account growth and deliver tailored connectivity solutions across the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies that align with regional profitability goals.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to customer delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and the customer.
• Grow and manage key relationships within assigned customer base.
• Coordinate with inside sales and technical teams to expand opportunities.
• Manage forecasting, CRM updates, and pipeline tracking for assigned accounts.
• Lead strategic engagement with new and existing customers across your territory.
• Deliver product quotations, coordinate sampling, and support trade show events.
• Provide detailed market feedback to internal teams and upper management.
• Travel 40–50% to engage customers and support business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in fiber optic interconnects, cable assemblies, or related products.
• 2+ years in direct OEM sales and territory development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel up to 50% across the assigned region.

Benefits

• Up to $160,000 OTE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent child care benefits
• Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Legal services and financial wellness programs
• 12 paid company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Educational assistance program

Contact

If you are interested, please apply above or send your resume to [e-mail]!