Sales Director (Semiconductor/Cleanroom/Gas & Chemical)

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sales Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales and business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives and market expansion plans.
  
• Lead the overall sales function, ensuring achievement of revenue, margin, and market share targets.
  
• Identify new growth opportunities across key industries including electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial technology, and related sectors.
  

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Drive new customer acquisition and expand relationships with existing strategic accounts across regional and international markets.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to penetrate new markets, industries, and customer segments.
  
• Lead high-level commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and strategic partnerships to secure long-term business opportunities.
  

Key Account & Customer Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, OEMs, and strategic business partners.
  
• Work closely with customers to understand technical and commercial requirements, ensuring delivery of value-added solutions.
  
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term account retention.
  

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
• Establish clear KPIs, sales targets, and performance metrics for the sales team.
  
• Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the commercial team.
  

Commercial & Operational Excellence

• Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, pipeline management, and reporting processes.
  
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of customer projects and business objectives.
  
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing movements, and customer demands to support strategic decision-making.
  

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

• Represent the organization at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to strengthen market visibility and business networks.
  
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to align business strategies and drive operational synergy.
  

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 12–15 years of sales and business development experience, preferably within the electronics, semiconductor, industrial technology, or manufacturing sectors.
  
• Proven track record in leading regional sales operations and achieving significant business growth.
  
• Experience managing large strategic accounts and complex B2B sales cycles.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent strategic planning and business development capabilities.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and industrial market trends.
  
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to convert market insights into business strategies.
  
• Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and sales performance reporting tools.
  

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented leader with strong entrepreneurial mindset and business drive.
  
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
  
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as required.