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UCT is looking for a talented Director of Sales to join us in Hayward, CA! The Sales Director is responsible for the execution of sales strategy, ongoing business development, and owning the sales results to assigned key accounts in Asia. Working closely with the VP of sales, you will create the structure, processes, and incentives that will increase sales of UCT products and services. You will use data analysis of sales numbers, customer accounts, competitive intelligence, and market trends to make needed adjustments. You will also leverage internal resources within the Account Sales, Operations, and Engineering team to develop comprehensive solutions to position UCT as the preferred supplier to key accounts. Activities include but are not limited to voice customer feedback, fostering teamwork and the support/development of complete proposal packages, value proposition creation, alliance development/pricing, contract coordination, and negotiation with decision-makers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Full accountability of sales pipeline development especially in forward-looking products, sales execution, and quotation pricing management regionally.
- Leads major account sales team on strategic and tactical implementation to drive success and satisfaction for the customer.
- Responsible for achieving revenue & GM% targets of UCT semiconductor products and services.
- Serve as the business owner for the resolution of customer issues.
- Responsible for co-formulating and driving account strategy, development, plan, and maintenance.
- Provides sales actual/forecasts and business information for each customer on an ongoing basis and at management quarterly review.
- Maintains frequent contact with all key functional organizations at each customer site especially high-touch management and engineering that influence the use, application, or commitment to UCT processes and services. Ensure UCT is properly positioned to secure next-generation opportunities.
- Works closely with customer-facing teams, including Operations, Quality, NPI, Account Operations, SCM, and Engineering to provide coordinated communications to customers. Fosters and builds close collaborative relationships with these teams to ensure success. Works with the team to develop and present business proposals and drive accountability to meet customer expectations.
- Work directly with the key personnel within UCT co-workers to develop quick responses to issues and coordinate feedback and corrective actions to the customer in the event of issues.
- Gather and report information on competitor intelligence through established relationships with the customers and within the industry. Assess competitive risks both from a technical and business perspective and take necessary action to address other duties as assigned.
- Recruits experienced Sales for functional roles, including training, development, and growth plans.
Educational/Certification Requirement:
- Tertiary Degree preferably in Engineering or Business Management. MBA desirable.
Experience Requirement:
- Minimum 10 years of Semiconductor and/or Microelectronics Industry Experience with a strong emphasis on business development, sales, and customer management
- Preferably with added experience in product development/engineering domain
- Ability to influence decision-makers throughout the chain.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Excellent organization and project management skills
- Proven experience in sales with strong demonstrated results, directly to end-users.
- Market knowledge of dynamics and key players in the industry.
- An ability to influence decision-makers throughout the customer chain.
- An ability to lead diverse groups.
- An in-depth knowledge of business.
- An ability to pivot or adjust the organizational direction based on new conditions.
- An ability to lead through complexity and change.
- Must possess the ability to focus on measurable results while managing multiple tasks.
Work Environment:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
Environmental Exposure:
- Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
- Subject to frequent interruptions.
- Ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.
- May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.
Travel Requirement:
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
At Ultra Clean Technology, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.
UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $166,900 and $267,100/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including variable pay and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
