Business Development Director (SP3-California)
MAPAL GroupAbout the role
Since the early 1990's, sp3 pioneered the development of CVD diamond technologies. sp3 coats for its customers: cutting tools, silicon wafers, electrodes, CMP pad conditioners, consumables used in semiconductor etching equipment, as well as many other products.
Based in Silicon Valley, this American company has been fortunate to be able to build its team from some of the best and brightest in fields that matter to not only CVD diamond deposition, but to its practical application, in a way that enables our customers to have the best products for their needs. sp3 is part of the MAPAL Group since 2019. The MAPAL Group is an international supplier of precision tools for the machining of almost all materials. The family business has 5,000 employees worldwide and sees itself as a technology partner to its customers.
YOUR TASKS:
- Identify and track market trends relevant to SP3:
- Conduct comprehensive research on the CVD diamond industry to identify trends, challenges, and gaps
- Analyze emerging trends to inform strategic business initiatives
- Create market forecasts and business strategies:
- Develop and implement market forecasts, business strategies, and action plans to drive company growth in CVD diamond coatings and relatied applications
- Collaborate with internal teams for long-term business and technology planning
- Identify and create partnerships:
- Identify and engage prospective clients in the CVD thin film diamond market
- Leverage industy networks, market intelligence and recrutiment partnership to generate new business leads
- Manage and support partnership discussions and assist in potential contract negotiations
- Revenue growth:
- Collaborate with long-term business planning
- Drive revenue growth by meeting or exceeding defined sales targets- actively drive sales of key customers
- Focus on expanding client portfolios and increasing market share in key sectors such as semiconductors and advanced coatings
- Collaborate with R&D on long-term technology planning
YOUR PROFILE:
- BS or AS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline preferred technical degrees with strong knowledge of vacuum technology will also be considered
- Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in sales, preferably within the CVD diamond, advanced materials, or semiconductor sectors
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and business acumen skills
- Proven track record of successfully growing client portfolios with a tenacity to achieve sales targets
- Ability to establish credibility and build long-term relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Existing network within the CVD diamond or semiconductor sectors that could immediately be leveraged to drive business
WE OFFER:
- Market competitive salary
- Benefit eligibility and vesting that start on your 1st day with us! (medical, vision, dental, std, ltd, 401k)
- Opportunities for career development, Training here and abroad; Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs that include onsite annual physicals
We look forward to receiving your online application in our Career Portal.
Telephone: (810) 364-8020 | E-Mail: us_hr@mapal.com
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