Materion

Key Account Manager

Materion$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Business is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of outside sales experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Familiarity with international semiconductor customers, especially in the APAC region, is advantageous.
  • Proven track record of meeting sales targets and driving revenue growth.
  • Strong technical understanding of semiconductor materials and processes.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel extensively, estimating 50-75% travel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute key account plans to drive new business.
  • Identify strategic New Business Opportunities at existing accounts.
  • Conduct technical discussions to tailor solutions for customers.
  • Manage sales activities in CRM and provide updates to management.
  • Build strong relationships with key decision-makers at customer organizations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support customer needs.
  • Utilize a consultative sales approach to understand challenges and negotiate contracts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a specific list of established key accounts.
  • Engagement with a proactive and customer-focused team.
  • Collaboration with internal technical support and product management teams.
  • Extensive travel opportunities that enhance market insight.
  • Participation in shaping strategies for key account planning.
Full Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Sales, Premium Targets, the Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to meet revenue targets and strategic objectives. The Key Account Manager will primarily be responsible for selling PVD electronic materials to a select list of established key accounts. This role requires a proactive and customer-focused individual with a strong technical understanding of semiconductor materials and processes, excellent communication skills, and a track record of successful sales performance.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and execute on key account plans and commercial goals to drive new business and expand market share within the given customer list, and prospective new customers across the semiconductor industry

  • Identify and prioritize strategic New Business Opportunities at existing and prospective accounts to build a robust pipeline of sales opportunities

  • Conduct in-depth technical discussions with customers to understand their requirements, provide solutions, and position our electronic materials effectively

  • Develop accurate sales forecasts and manage sales activities in CRM system, providing regular updates to sales management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers at customer organizations, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty

  • Collaborate with internal teams, including factories, product management, and technical support, to deliver comprehensive solutions and support customer needs

  • Utilize a consultative sales approach to understand customer challenges, develop value propositions, and negotiate contracts to win new business and renew existing contracts

  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations tailored to the specific needs of each customer

  • Conduct regular business reviews with key accounts to assess performance, address concerns, and identify opportunities for growth

  • Lead key account planning initiatives, identifying growth opportunities, and developing strategies to maximize customer value and satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical (e.g. Engineering) or Business is strongly preferred

  • Minimum 5 years of outside sales experience in the semiconductor industry, selling electronic materials or related products/services

  • Experience working with international semiconductor customers, especially the APAC region, is strongly preferred

  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth

  • Strong technical understanding of semiconductor materials, processes, and applications

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

  • Ability to travel extensively to customer sites (estimated 50-75% travel), including occasional international travel

  • Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for driving business success

  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

About Materion

Materion Corporation is a global leader in advanced materials, providing a unique combination of high-performance engineered materials with unmatched expertise in advanced production and technical services. The company's products and services are used in a variety of highly engineered applications in consumer electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, defense and science, medical, energy, automotive, aerospace and industrial markets.
Learn more about Materion
Size
3,443 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.4 million
Founded
1931
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Materion

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Key Account Manager jobs: