What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Account Manager - Semiconductor Automation position at Nidec Genmark Automation?
Company: Nidec Genmark Automation
Location: Fremont, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Nidec Genmark Automation is a leading provider of semiconductor wafer handling and factory automation solutions serving semiconductor OEMs, fabs, and advanced manufacturing customers worldwide. We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Sales Account Manager to help grow customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
Position Summary
The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for developing and managing customer accounts within the semiconductor and automation industry. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, relationship-building skills, and business development experience. The ideal candidate understands semiconductor manufacturing environments and can communicate effectively with engineering, operations, and executive teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with semiconductor OEMs, fabs, and manufacturing customers
- Identify new business opportunities and generate sales leads
- Drive sales growth and secure new purchase orders
- Conduct customer visits, presentations, and technical discussions
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to support customer requirements
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales forecasts
- Follow up on customer projects, RFQs, and open opportunities
- Maintain accurate CRM records, customer activity reports, and sales pipelines
- Support trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely project execution
- Travel to customer sites as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Engineering, or related field
- 3 years of sales or account management experience in semiconductor, robotics, automation, or manufacturing industries
- Strong technical understanding of semiconductor equipment or automation systems
- Experience working with OEMs, fabs, or advanced manufacturing customers preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and follow-up abilities
- Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Ability to travel domestically as needed
Preferred Experience
- Semiconductor wafer handling or factory automation experience
- Robotics or motion control knowledge
- Experience selling capital equipment or technical manufacturing solutions
- Existing semiconductor industry connections are highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commission structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a global organization
Keywords
Semiconductor Sales, Technical Sales, Automation Sales, Robotics Sales, OEM Sales, Account Manager, Business Development, Semiconductor Equipment, Wafer Handling, Manufacturing Sales, Industrial Automation, Capital Equipment Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Engineer, Semiconductor Industry
The company’s products are designed to optimize equipment and factory productivity. Our solutions include complete automated wafer transfer systems and integration software, offering high-performance and reliability for OEM process tool manufacturers, allowing them to focus on developing next-generation process technology. Nidec Genmark Automation distributes and supports our products through a global sales and support infrastructure operating out of offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and China.
Nidec Genmark Automation, Inc. is a NIDEC Group Company