Strategic Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time $122,750

• $184,125 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Sales negotiation Managing customer accounts Managerial strategic planning Sales revenue Forecasting Strategic management EHS Customer relationship building Product roadmapping Sales management 5 years Bachelor of Science Writing skills Identifying new business opportunities Client relationship development Microsoft Office Business development Bachelor's degree Decision making Sales experience within tech Contracts Time-based sales targets Product strategy Manufacturing Senior level Semiconductor experience Account management Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Marketing Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Bookings Growth Strategic Planning•Define and manage a comprehensive customer business strategy; including product roadmap alignment with the business units to address the customer's long-term needs.

Design Win Leadership

• Lead the team to obtain new business through design wins or programs held by competitors. Identify, assess and manage business opportunities, create a strategy and then drive tactics/actions for the win. Business Management
• Oversee preparation of the customer bottom-up forecast and monitor it on regular basis.

Negotiate business contracts with the customer. Carry out customer reviews and track/secure the fulfilment of all action items (design wins, bookings, billings, service and quality issues). Set annual sales targets and monitor progress toward achievement of the targets. Customer Relationship Development Secure access to all relevant decision makers at an executive level and below at the customer. Create account relationship development plan in order to secure appropriate relationships within the account. Communicate appropriate customer specific information to management. Be recognized by the customer as empowered to champion their needs within Coherent. Create, document, and execute relationship plans consistent with the Business Unit strategy. Establish contacts at all levels between Coherent and the customer including but not limited to Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, Management, Operations, Quality, etc. Create a dialog between top management personnel at Coherent and the customer. Leadership Proactive leader that can motivate direct and indirect team members as well as other partners. Lead by example with a positive attitude. Create new concepts and methods to achieve assigned objectives. Able to influence key executives to support one's strategy. Able to gain the respect of Team members and create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable debating an action plan and making suggestions to drive business. Recognize when a project is at risk of completing the task and is able to suggest adjustments to the plan. Develop rapport with all aspects of Coherent's internal teams to ensure an overall positive team atmosphere and success with the customer. Education & Experience BS with 5+ years of experience in Sales Account Management Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes is a plus Technology based sales and marketing experience required Laser background is a plus Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills required MS Office skills including effective presentation abilities Leadership decision-making skills required Ability to work effectively within a team and complex business structure Excellent problem solving skills Working Conditions This position is based on the West Coast Travel up to 30-40% is required All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity

• Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration
• Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability
• Own the Process and the Outcome R espect
• Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm
• Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp.

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ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 2011762 Posting Date 04/09/2026, 06:35 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations 5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US Pay Scale 122,750

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