Strategic Account Manager

Job TitlePrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesBookings GrowthStrategic 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 DevelopmentSecure 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.LeadershipProactive 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 & ExperienceBS with 5+ years of experience in Sales Account ManagementFamiliarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes is a plusTechnology based sales and marketing experience requiredLaser background is a plusSkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills requiredMS Office skills including effective presentation abilitiesLeadership decision-making skills requiredAbility to work effectively within a team and complex business structureExcellent problem solving skillsWorking ConditionsThis position is based on the West CoastTravel up to 30-40% is requiredAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.Culture CommitmentEnsure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:Integrity – Create an Environment of TrustCollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of IdeasAccountability – Own the Process and the OutcomeRespect – Recognize the Value in EveryoneEnthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in WorkCoherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.