Account Sales Professional / Key Account Manager

Applied Materials

Account Sales professional at Applied Materials managing relationships and driving service solutions for semiconductor industry. Focusing on sales growth in allocated major accounts with customer needs identification.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeDresden • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €126,400 - €173,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business acumen and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in sales within the semiconductor industry. Capable of developing and implementing complex sales strategies while effectively communicating product capabilities to customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Experience In Semiconductor IndustryNegotiation SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsBachelor’s Or Master’s Degree

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Soft Skills

CreativityMotivationDedication

Industry Keywords

Service Revenue GrowthSales StrategiesProduct Option ArchitectureCustomer Needs IdentificationContract Negotiation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow the Service revenue and booking in the region and in the allocated major accounts
Identify customer needs and develop/implement complex sales strategies - generate service solutions that will help our customers cope with their innovative and changing business environments
Lead independently customer relations and negotiations, from the initial service quotes to the final contract signature
Communicate and present Applied Materials’ product roadmaps and capabilities to the customer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong business acumen and negotiation skills, gained through 2–3 years of sales experience in the semiconductor industry or 5+ years of sales experience outside the industry
Excellent communication skills to lead working sessions and discussions both internally and with customers
Creativity in generating solutions while remaining aligned with standard selling concepts (Product Option Architecture) and its requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Willingness to travel 30–40% of the time, primarily within Germany
Ability to maintain high motivation and dedication to deliver results and achieve objectives
Technical background would be a strong plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A package of benefits including a corporate funded pension plan
A participation in the Employee Stock Purchase program
A Sales Bonus rewarding your own achievements
A wide range of trainings, on-line and classroom based
The on-the job learning will be supported by knowledgeable and experienced Employees
The opportunity to work truly internationally and on innovative topics which are revolutionizing the world currently.