Global Account Manager (m/f/d)

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead a strategic global customer account by developing account strategy, building executive relationships, driving profitable growth, negotiating commercial agreements, and coordinating international sales, engineering, and business resources. The role requires strong commercial judgment, stakeholder management, team leadership, communication skills, English fluency, advanced French, and international travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

The power to make it real.


At Wolfspeed, we believe the most powerful innovations are created by people who care deeply about what they build and why it matters. As the leader in silicon carbide technology, we are enabling a more sustainable, electrified future—one breakthrough at a time.


Our team at Wolfspeed is bold, modern, and relentlessly focused on execution. We are building the foundation for the next decades of innovation and we’re looking for people who are ready to help shape it.


This role plays a critical part in Wolfspeed’s mission to scale world-class silicon carbide technology safely, reliably, and sustainably. In your role as a Global Account Manager, you will lead one of our most strategic global customer relationships, driving profitable growth, executive engagement, and long-term partnership success.


This position is posted for Germany or France.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a global account strategy aligned with Wolfspeed's growth objectives.
  • Build and strengthen executive-level relationships across a complex international customer organisation.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities while maximising account profitability.
  • Lead customer engagement strategies, negotiations, and commercial agreements on a global scale.
  • Act as the voice of the customer internally, influencing business decisions and strategic investments.
  • Coordinate global sales, engineering, and business resources to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
  • Drive collaboration across regions and functions to ensure successful execution of account plans.
  • Travel internationally to support customer relationships and business growth.

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.


Required Qualifications

  • Experience managing large, complex global accounts in a technology, semiconductor, industrial, or related environment.
  • Proven success developing executive-level customer relationships and driving strategic growth.
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and business planning skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Fluent English (written and spoken) and advanced French language skills (min. B1 level) are required.

Why Wolfspeed?

At Wolfspeed, we believe the most meaningful work happens when innovation and purpose come together. As the global leader in silicon carbide technology, we are powering the future of energy—enabling cleaner transportation, more efficient power systems, and solutions that make a lasting impact on how the world works. But our success is not driven by technology alone. It’s driven by people.


Just as we take ownership of our technology leadership, we take accountability for how we show up for our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. That’s how we power the future—together.


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Experience managing large, complex global accounts in a technology, semiconductor, industrial, or related environment
  • Proven success developing executive-level customer relationships and driving strategic growth
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and business planning skills
  • Leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
  • Advanced French language skills, minimum B1 level

Cree Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often described as fair or decent in technician and operator roles. Compensation in some project management and security supervision roles is characterized as good.
  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA, FSA, and HRA options, plus EAP support. Wellness resources are highlighted alongside core health plans.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes six weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Leave applies to new birth, adoption, and foster placement.

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The Company
HQ: Racine, WI
2,773 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Cree | Wolfspeed is the global leader in silicon carbide technology and production, leading the worldwide transition from silicon to silicon carbide. Our product portfolio provides disruptive technology solutions that support a more efficient, sustainable future including electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, power supplies, renewable energy and storage, as well as aerospace and defense. Our people are dedicated to driving a significant shift in the technology sector and creating a global semiconductor powerhouse. For additional product and Company information, visit www.cree.com.

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