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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Key Account Manager

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTaipei City, TaiwanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical university degree is required.
  • Demonstrated track record of account growth, pipeline development, commercial negotiation, and successful project conversion.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the electronics industry, preferably in sales, business development, key account management, or value-chain management.
  • Strong understanding of customer organization mapping, technology-roadmap analysis, supply-chain mapping, and strategic account planning.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally based on customer and project requirements.
  • Ability to develop relationships with key influencers, decision-makers, and technical champions.
  • Strong analytical skills to connect market trends, customer roadmaps, supply-chain relationships, and business opportunities.
  • Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex commercial and organizational environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities while maintaining clear project governance and follow-through.
  • Global mindset and strong cross-cultural communication skills, with professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop account plans by mapping customer organizations, branch functions, technology roadmaps, and champion networks.
  • Map account supply chains and work with SSC account managers to connect relevant stakeholders and penetrate key accounts globally.
  • Own strategic initiatives and mega projects, orchestrating global cross-functional resources.
  • Drive strategic growth initiatives by leading collaborative efforts across marketing, service, application, and team enablement, while mobilizing cross-regional, cross-functional support to address customer needs.
  • Analyze competitors within target accounts, defend and expand portfolio share of wallet, and formulate actionable penetration strategies for long-term positioning.
  • Collaborate with regional sales teams to develop high-value key account opportunities, own designated financial KPIs, and drive growth across the electronics and semiconductor business.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating cross-regional and cross-functional teams within a global organization is preferred.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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