Sr. Sales Manager

Accountabilities: • Lead North American sales and distribution activities for assigned products, with accountability for revenue, profitability, performance metrics, and appropriate management of commercial and financial risk.

• Develop and execute annual strategic and operational plans to achieve sales forecasts, profitability targets, and broader business objectives.

• Manage relationships with assigned U.S. OEM customers and coordinate complex supply chains spanning OEMs, manufacturing partners, distributors, and channel partners.

• Represent business and product interests in management-level negotiations with OEMs, channel partners, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.

• Develop and implement North American channel strategies aligned with regional and global business priorities.

• Incorporate North American supply chain requirements into corporate planning to strengthen supply stability and mitigate operational risk.

• Collaborate with factory management to optimize production operations, product availability, and supply planning for North American customers.

• Negotiate with internal business units and channel partner management teams to support commercial and operational objectives.

• Build strong relationships with business unit leaders, marketing, R&D, colleagues, sponsors, and other stakeholders across a complex matrixed organization.

• Support product management and strategic new product introductions by partnering with R&D and marketing teams.

• Monitor customers, markets, technology developments, competitive conditions, and broader business trends, providing relevant information to support strategic decisions.

• Represent the organization at industry events, professional organizations, customer meetings, consortiums, and other external forums while developing a strong professional network.

• Manage assigned budgets and expenses, including travel and capital expenditures, while providing accurate and timely forecasts, sales reports, business updates, and other required reporting.

• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, government regulations, financial requirements, and mandatory training.

• Promote a collaborative, customer-focused culture while modeling professionalism, integrity, creativity, cooperation, trust, and a positive attitude.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.

• At least 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, or related commercial functions, which may overlap with the industry experience requirement.

• Demonstrated understanding of global supply chain complexities within the electronic materials industry.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

• Strong sales leadership, business development, strategic planning, and commercial management capabilities.

• Experience managing OEM relationships, distributors, channel partners, and complex multi-party supply chains.

• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans while maintaining clear accountability for financial and operational results.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect functional responsibilities with broader organizational objectives.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed and complex environment and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, partners, industry organizations, executives, and internal teams across different cultures.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to lead change, collaborate effectively, and develop productive relationships with direct reports, colleagues, management, and external stakeholders.

• Professional fluency in English; Japanese and English bilingual capability is a plus.

• U.S. citizenship is required due to work involving certain aerospace OEM customers.

• Proficiency with standard business technology, including Microsoft Office, email, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to learn and effectively use company systems, software, devices, and other business technologies.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time, with a valid passport and clear driving record.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $145,000–$169,000, with actual compensation based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses and incentives, including an annual performance-based bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

• Vacation, paid holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible job-related courses after six months of service.

• Health and wellbeing programs, including lifestyle spending, employee assistance, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources.

• Employee recognition and awards through a dedicated recognition platform, including quarterly and annual recognition.

• Inclusive workplace focused on fairness, honesty, employee wellbeing, professional growth, and belonging.

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