Senior Manager, Foundry Sales Business Development

Samsung Semiconductor

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$176,000–$280,000 / yr
Posted
36 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $228k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $173,287–$232,887 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $228k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

Samsung Semiconductor currently has 49 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Foundry Sales Business Development

Sr. Manager, Foundry Sales Business Development joins the rapidly expanding Foundry business to drive new account acquisition and manage existing relationships within the Logic Foundry sector. This role involves owning the entire customer lifecycle from initial contact through final onboarding, including managing RFIs and RFQs to secure design awards. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams in marketing, finance, and legal to deliver technical pitches and lead complex contract negotiations. Key responsibilities include translating customer requirements into a marketing knowledge base and navigating the competitive semiconductor landscape. Candidates must possess deep expertise in semiconductor process technology, ASIC and COT business models, and the IP ecosystem. Required qualifications include an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Physical Science and extensive experience in semiconductor sales, specifically targeting hyperscalers and data center infrastructure to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

What you'll do

  • Generate and drive new accounts from initial contact through final onboarding.
  • Articulate semiconductor process technology strengths to create custom solutions based on customer needs.
  • Lead technical marketing pitches and manage RFIs/RFQs to secure new business design awards.
  • Negotiate complex contracts and manage sales operations with the support team after conversion.
  • Gather industry and customer requirements to update the internal marketing knowledge base.
  • Manage relationships with high-level executives and partners within the semiconductor ecosystem.
  • Analyze competitive landscapes to inform and execute corporate semiconductor strategies.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 15+ years of experience is required.
  • A Master's in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 13+ years of experience is required.
  • A PhD in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 10+ years of experience is required.
  • A Master's degree in a Business discipline along with an Engineering degree is preferred.
  • Candidates must have 5 to 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, specifically within Logic Foundries.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles involving ASIC and COT business models and ecosystem partners is required.
  • Proven track record in semiconductor marketing, sales, or business development with success in closing complex deals.
  • Strong skills in contract negotiation, technical marketing pitches, and managing RFIs/RFQs are required.

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