Business Manager V - (B5)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

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You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and owns relationship for multiple customers and regions. Primary interface between sales and BU.  Prepare and set tone for customer meetings.
• Formulates, integrates, and coordinates division strategy for assigned account(s) and/or region(s) to achieve specific Market Share (%).  Executes to product Single Page Strategy with Sales.
• Understands customer roadmaps and HVPs.  Helps translate into product development priorities.  Positions division products within assigned accounts/regions in line with customer specifications and product technical capabilities.  Contributes competitive intelligence to red teams.
• Aligns purchase and config spec responses.  Responsible for closure of hardware and process specifications (RFQs). 
• Gathers data, conducts value pricing analysis and recommends  pricing structure of products.   Partners with Sales for order closure.  Develops pricing strategy to introduce product enhancements to increase margin.
• Qualifies, schedules, and coordinates demos, visits, and source inspections.  Prepares and presents level 1/2  technical presentations to customers
• Responsible for achieving Account/Division level financial targets (gross margin, OpEx), book/bill commit and forecast. 
• Manages multiple projects/ programs at the division level.  Assists junior colleagues.

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field

• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.