Full-Time

Emerging Business Leader

Quest Global

Quest Global

10,001+ employees

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; 3 days on-site per week in Austin, TX.

US Top Secret Clearance, US Citizenship Required

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; or Master of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and business degree (preferably Marketing or Management coursework)
  • 1-4 years of experience in pre-sales or techno-commercial role
  • Strategic Account Planning: Develop and implement account-level strategic plans, contribute to account analysis, identify key focus areas for growth, and support account-based marketing initiatives.
  • Relationship Building: Establish and build relationships with Engineering Managers, leveraging existing professional networks to enhance collaboration.
  • Value Proposition and Differentiation: Deep understanding of Quest Global’s value proposition, differentiators, engineering processes, manufacturing, aftermarket support, and digital transformation; understand cost, schedule, and delivery challenges and internal decision-making frameworks that influence outsourcing strategies.
  • Working in Cross-Functional Teams: Proven ability to work effectively in matrixed, cross-functional teams that include sales, delivery, and enablers.
  • Sales and Presales experience: Manage the end-to-end sales cycle (qualification to closure) and drive growth in existing accounts via strategic planning, solution selling, and competitive analysis.
  • Excellent Communication skills: Must communicate effectively at all levels (verbal & written), build strong global relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Attitude: Driven, proactive, and risk-taking, with a solution-oriented mindset, foresight, and the ability to make bold decisions.
  • Open to Travel: Flexible to relocate according to business needs.
  • Personality: Energetic, with a vibrant personality, tidy appearance, and humility.
  • Industry Experience: Proven experience in Semiconductor or Hi-tech industries is preferable.
  • Travel requirements: 10% of travel required.
  • Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Location: Austin, TX; hybrid with 3 days on-site.
  • Shop floor environment capabilities: able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation.
Responsibilities
  • Account Planning & Account Management: Develop detailed plans for the account, including setting objectives, identifying key stakeholders, and outlining strategies for growth. Oversee Account P&L management and keep all Quest Global stakeholders updated on account progress.
  • Building Relationships & Influence Customer Decision Makers: Utilize Quest Global relationships to influence customer decision-makers, monitor milestones, track action item progress, and lead the campaign effort. Leverage current professional network and existing company relationships.
  • Pitching Quest Global Differentiation to Clients: Understand and effectively communicate Quest’s value proposition and differentiators; build deep understanding of the client's business, industry trends, and competitive landscape; work with leadership to enhance these from the perspective of current and future clients.
  • Driving Campaigns: Create and implement plans and proposals to achieve the revenue target from the account on a quarterly basis.
  • Supporting Account-Based Marketing Initiatives: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and support account-based marketing initiatives that align with the strategic goals.
  • Understand Customer Pain Points and delivering Customer Specific Solutions: Leverage industry knowledge to build engineering solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Business acumen and strategic thinking: Analyze data and trends to shape business direction, refine go-to-market approaches, and communicate strategic outcomes.
  • Customer focus: Build trusted relationships, understand client personas, and develop business cases to drive growth.
  • Execution excellence and accountability: Drive business results, ensure transparency, manage reviews, and track progress.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills: Communicate effectively at all levels, build influential relationships globally, and collaborate across functions.
  • Ownership: Take initiative, persist through challenges, and remain comfortable with uncertainty.
  • Strategic orientation and multitasking ability: Possess a strategic mindset and handle multiple demands simultaneously.
  • Analytical skills: Demonstrate strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Results-driven: Be ambitious, energetic, and motivated to succeed.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
  • Grit: Show unwavering determination and hunger to pursue goals.
  • Proactiveness: Anticipate challenges and act ahead of time.
  • Solution mindset: Deliver solutions that fit seamlessly into the broader picture.
  • Persuasiveness: Convince and influence decisions effectively.
  • Risk-taking ability: Venture into uncharted territories by taking calculated risks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Industry Experience: Proven experience in Semiconductor or Hi-tech industries is preferable.

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$581M

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hillhouse $4.5B valuation validates growth strategy; capital accelerates OEM capabilities and engineering expansion.
  • Semiconductor division leadership under Richard Bergman drives revenue in AI, automotive, industrial sectors.
  • bp Bengaluru center and expanded Babcock engagement unlock energy transition and defense infrastructure opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • AROBS acquisition of Quest Global Romania transfers 110 specialists, eroding Eastern European footprint immediately.
  • Post-acquisition talent retention failures in semiconductors risk engineer exodus within 6–12 months.
  • US export controls on semiconductor design block FPGA expertise from Chinese OEMs, slashing 20–30% hi-tech revenue.

What makes Quest Global unique

  • Pure-play independent engineering services with 21,500 engineers across 93 global delivery centers.
  • Semiconductor expertise strengthened by BITSILICA and Alpha-Numero acquisitions for AI and automotive.
  • Strategic UK naval nuclear partnership with Babcock since July 2023, expanding talent in critical infrastructure.

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Apr 7th, 2026
Quest Global acquires BITSILICA

Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]

Outsource Accelerator
Mar 20th, 2026
Hillhouse invests in Quest Global to accelerate engineering growth

Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.

Outlook Business
Feb 10th, 2026
Hillhouse acquires 5% stake in Quest Global at $4.5B valuation, edging out Temasek

Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.

Start-Up.ro
Jan 29th, 2026
AROBS acquires Quest Global Romania in all-stock deal with one-year lock-up

Romanian tech group AROBS is acquiring Quest Global Romania from Craiova in an all-stock transaction, marking the company's first acquisition paid entirely through share issuance. The newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period. Quest Global Romania, headquartered in Craiova, employs approximately 110 specialists and provides software development, testing, embedded solutions and IT consulting services across sectors including semiconductors, healthcare and automotive. The company is part of Singapore-based Quest Global, which operates in 18 countries with over 22,000 employees. The acquisition strengthens AROBS's engineering capabilities and international presence. Quest Global Romania's management will continue under Ana-Maria Vasilescu's leadership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of the year.

PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2026
Quest Global appoints Richard Bergman as global head of semiconductor division

Quest Global, the world's largest independent engineering services company, has appointed Richard Bergman as President and Global Business Head of its Semiconductor division. Bergman will focus on shaping long-term strategy, accelerating revenue growth and deepening customer relationships, particularly in AI, automotive and industrial sectors. Bergman brings over two decades of leadership experience across semiconductors and computing. He most recently served as President and CEO of Kymeta Corporation and previously held senior roles at AMD, Synaptics and ATI Technologies, where he led multi-billion-dollar businesses and major acquisitions. The appointment signals Quest Global's commitment to scaling its semiconductor business. Quest Global operates in over 18 countries with 93 global delivery centres and employs 21,500 people across aerospace, automotive, energy, hi-tech, medtech, rail and semiconductor industries.