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About the Role We are looking for a high-performance Semiconductor Sales Manager who thrives in building new markets, developing global B2B customers, and driving revenue from zero to scale. This role is not for order-takers. It is designed for a hunter-style sales professional who is comfortable engaging engineers, procurement teams, and senior decision-makers in semiconductor, EMS, OEM, and automation environments. You will take ownership of regional customer development, technical sales execution, and strategic account growth across Malaysia and international markets. What You Will Do Build and grow new semiconductor and electronics manufacturing customer accounts from scratch Drive full-cycle B2B sales: lead generation → technical discussion → RFQ → negotiation → closing Develop relationships with: Semiconductor fabs EMS / OEM companies Automation / equipment manufacturers Tier-1 suppliers and global customers Conduct daily outbound activities (cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, emails, and onsite visits) Understand customer manufacturing processes and translate them into technical sales opportunities Work closely with engineering, costing, and product teams to deliver winning solutions Review RFQs, technical drawings, DFM requirements, and equipment specifications Identify new market opportunities in Malaysia and overseas (US, Europe, Asia) Drive revenue growth through strategic account expansion and new market penetration Who We Are Looking For (IMPORTANT) We want candidates who have: Proven experience in B2B technical sales (semiconductor / automation / electronics preferred) Strong track record in new business development (hunter sales mindset) Experience selling into engineering-driven environments Ability to independently study technical products and understand customer manufacturing processes Experience handling complex, long-cycle sales (RFQ-based or project-based sales) Confidence engaging engineers, buyers, and senior management Must-Have Skills & Traits Strong technical curiosity (able to understand drawings, systems, or industrial applications) Excellent communication and negotiation skills Comfortable with cold calling, networking, and customer visits Highly self-driven, disciplined, and independent Strong ownership mindset — able to run a territory like your own business Able to work under targets and performance-driven environment Preferred Background Semiconductor / EMS / automation / industrial equipment sales experience Exposure to international customers (Asia) Experience working with engineering teams or technical products Familiar with CRM systems and structured sales tracking Multilingual ability is a strong advantage (English, Mandarin, etc.) What We Offer High-performance sales environment with clear growth targets Attractive base salary + strong commission structure Opportunity to manage regional / global customers Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem Career growth into Regional Sales Manager / Key Account Director roles
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WorkMundi's database shows 74,689 open sales positions globally. India leads with 17,483 jobs, followed by the US with 13,876. If you're open to geography, you have real options — but the sheer number means you need a filter. Don't apply to everything. Pick a country, a company size, and a sales model that matches what you actually want to do.
Almost 8 in 10 of these ads have their text written in English. That's useful for reading the job description and understanding what you're signing up for. But it tells you nothing about whether the role requires you to speak English with customers, partners, or your team. Ask the hiring manager directly during your first conversation.
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