Sr. Director, Sales

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Washington, DC
225K-325K Annually
Senior level
Semiconductor
The Role
The Sr. Director of Sales at Samsung will lead sales engagement with major Cloud Service Providers, focusing on account strategy, customer experience improvement, and strong relationships with key stakeholders. Responsibilities include negotiating business awards, creating sales forecasts, and leading sales teams while maintaining awareness of market trends and customer strategies, requiring significant experience in the semiconductor industry.
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Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

There hasn’t been a better time to join Samsung, come lead our sales engagement with one of the leading Cloud Service Providers and take the relationship to the next level. The world’s largest cloud service providers are setting the pace for the infrastructure innovation required to empower AI and Memory. In this role you will be at the forefront of unlocking this opportunity for Samsung and lead our sales efforts with one of our largest customer.

  • Provide the vital leadership, support, and mentorship to ensure that the account sales strategy is aligned with the business direction and supports the accomplishment of the overall company objectives.
  • Focus on continuous improvement on the customer experience and build deeper relationship with key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with key decision makers at customer to secure design wins and qualification slots on new programs for DRAM and NAND-based products.
  • Create and align sales forecast, delivering monthly revenue goals.
  • Conduct face-to-face customer management meetings to provide support, address issues, communicate updates, and build strong relationships.
  • Negotiate quarterly business awards including pricing and supply support.
  • Support sales opportunities by providing product information, roadmap updates, product samples, and price quotations.
  • Maintain awareness of and communicate internally to sales and marketing teams regarding major market trends, customer strategies, and competitive activity.
  • International business travel to support customer meetings as needed.
  • Communicate and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to resolve business issues, plan account strategies, product alignment and achieve revenue goals.
  • Lead a team of high performing sales leaders and team members and ensure they have clarity of purpose and ownership.

What You Bring

  •  BS degree. MS degree or comparable engineering degree preferred.
  • 10+ years sales experience in semiconductor industry or related technical field.
  • Sales Leadership and Tier 1 Customer Account Management Experience.
  • Sales Experience with DRAM/NAND and or related hardware sales experience selling into Tier 1 accounts.
  • Sale Experience with Tier 1 Hyperscale and Data Center Customers.
  • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
  • Customer focused approach with persuasive communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective team leadership skillset and attributes.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and working across multiple cultures.
  • Foster innovation and challenges status quo.

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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. 
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$225,000$325,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy 

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

Recruiting Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.

Covid-19 Policy
To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we’ve developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances. 

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The Company
Bengaluru, Karnataka
2,298 Employees
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What We Do

Established in 1974 as a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, we’re proud to be recognized as one of the leading chip manufacturers in the world.
Using our knowledge in semiconductor technology, our ambition is to spark the imagination of device manufacturers with top-of-the-line building blocks and, through that, enrich the lives of people around the world with transformative solutions.

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