Senior Technical Account Manager
Job Description
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
Duration: Direct Hire
Salary: $170K Base Plus 40% Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits
- Ability to understand and use product management tools (ROI calculations, lifecycle management, forecasting)
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; strong cross-cultural communication skills
- Strong people skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of business and product development principles, including engineering, operations, QA, sales, and CS
- Technical familiarity with electrical materials, magnetic materials, power electronics, thermal technologies, semiconductor-adjacent components, and/or Data Center systems supporting AI hardware
- Ability to understand customer technical requirements and translate them into product specifications and business strategies
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive revenue growth across key enterprise and mid-market clients
- Manage the entire sales cycle from qualification through contract negotiation and closing
- Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as a technical and business advisor
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, marketing, and product management—to deliver tailored solutions
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities
- Provide accurate forecasts and maintain CRM data integrity
- Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
- Use personal judgment and initiative to develop solutions for sales, customer service, and marketing challenges
- Assist with customer issue escalation and resolution
- Coordinate with R&D and engineering on technical requirements related to thermal management, magnetic materials, electrical materials, semiconductors, and power electronics
- Serve as liaison between customer and vendors/suppliers/factories throughout product lifecycle for issues related to pricing, quality, design, costs, and delivery
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5–10+ years of experience in technical or enterprise sales, preferably in hardware
- Proven success managing large, complex accounts and multimillion-dollar deals
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex solutions into clear business value
- Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment