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Coherent

Global laser technologies and systems supplier

Senior Sales Account Manager for Strategic Accounts

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in strategic sales, account management, or business development within data center, networking, communications, semiconductor, optical, or related technology markets.
  • Demonstrated success developing strategic customers and creating new business in rapidly evolving technology markets.
  • Strong understanding of data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure, networking, and high-speed connectivity technologies.
  • Experience managing complex technical sales cycles and developing relationships with senior customer executives.
  • Strong commercial, negotiation, account planning, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functionally within a global, matrixed organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
  • All employees are required to follow site environmental, health, and safety procedures and Coherent corporate environmental, health, and safety standards.
  • Depending on location, the position may be responsible for executing and maintaining ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other applicable standards within the relevant Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
  • Ensure adherence to the company’s ICARE values in all aspects of the position: integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts across data center infrastructure, Frontier AI, and other emerging opportunities.
  • Develop account strategies identifying key opportunities, customer priorities, decision makers, competitive positioning, and growth potential.
  • Build relationships across engineering, sourcing, business leadership, and executive teams.
  • Identify and develop new customers, strategic partnerships, and business opportunities.
  • Drive opportunities from initial engagement through technical qualification, design win, commercial negotiation, and production ramp.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline and deliver sustainable revenue and bookings growth.
  • Understand customer architectures, technology roadmaps, and future infrastructure requirements.
  • Connect customer needs with Coherent's product and technology capabilities and identify opportunities to expand Coherent's footprint.
  • Bring customer and market insights to Product Management, Engineering, and business leadership to help shape priorities and investment decisions.
  • Lead commercial strategy and negotiations for assigned accounts, including pricing, forecasts, supply commitments, and strategic agreements.
  • Coordinate Product Management, Engineering, Applications Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions around key customer opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary commercial leader and internal advocate for assigned strategic accounts.
  • Deliver revenue, bookings, and pipeline growth within assigned accounts; develop new strategic customers and partnerships; achieve strategic design wins and expand Coherent's technology footprint; build strong executive relationships and effectively execute strategic account plans.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree or Master of Business Administration.

About the Company

Coherent

Global laser technologies and systems supplier

Coherent provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and system solutions across Commercial Lasers and Components, Industrial Lasers and Systems, and Aerospace and Defense. Its products include laser sources, components, and complete laser systems used in microelectronics, materials processing, medical diagnostics, and research, sold with after-sales services and recurring software and consumables revenue. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated portfolio of hardware, services, and software across many industries and regions, serving OEMs, end-users, and government customers. Its goal is to grow by expanding product lines and software-enabled services so customers can deploy and scale laser technology in manufacturing, research, and defense applications.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
1966

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