• Director, Business Management

    Applied Materials (Santa Clara, CA)


    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

    Salary:

    $189,000.00 - $260,000.00

    Location:

    Santa Clara,CA

     

    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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

    Key Responsibilities

    Provides strategic direction for the Business Management team and may manage managers for multiple customers and regions. Primary interface between sales and BU.

     

    Responsible to forecast, and deliver to booking, revenue and gross margin commits.

     

    Formulates, integrates, and drives division strategy for assigned account(s) and region(s). Responsible for achieving specific Market Share (%) goals.

     

    Understands customer roadmaps and HVPs and ensures product development priorities address HVPs. Positions division products in line with customer/competitive landscape. Key contributor to red teams competitive analysis. Participates in Large Order committee - Provides pricing margin and scorecard details.

     

    Primary point of contact for BU/Division GMs for customer status and strategy. Owns management level customer interaction.

     

    Partners with Sales and other BUs on product(s) pricing structure for order closure. Leads pricing strategy to introduce product enhancements to increase margin. Handles complex negotiations

     

    Directs content preparation and strategy for Customer Technical Review Meetings. Periodically presents state of the business results to BU management.

     

    Manages and develops managers and employees and multiple projects/ programs for the Business Mgmt. organization

    Functional Knowledge

    + Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

    Business Expertise

    + Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

    Leadership

    + Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

    Problem Solving

    + Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

    Impact

    + Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

    Interpersonal Skills

    + Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

     

    Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

     

    Additional Information

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Assignee / Regular

    Travel:

    No

    Relocation Eligible:

    Yes

     

    The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

     

    For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

     

    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.

     

    In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.