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Semiconductor Vertical Market Sales Leader

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Chemelex
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Sales Engineer, Technical Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP, Product and Business Development, the Director, Semiconductor Market Development (Sales) will drive Chemelex's commercial expansion into the global semiconductor ecosystem.

You Will
  • Own a new semiconductor vertical bookings and revenue target.
  • Build and convert a pipeline of opportunities for Chemelex's success across fabs, equipment providers, and ecosystem partners.
  • Lead account and capture efforts with strategic semiconductor manufacturers and technology leaders.
  • Translate Chemelex's thermal and sensing technologies into compelling solutions for advanced fabs, next-generation packaging, and power electronics, partnering closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering to win multi-year programs. This is a high-impact role with a results-oriented incentive plan designed to reward exceptional performance.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
  • Revenue ownership & pipeline management
    • Own annual bookings and revenue targets for the semiconductor vertical, with clear quarterly and annual goals.
    • Build, manage, and convert a robust Salesforce pipeline of opportunities across fabs, OSATs, and equipment OEMs.
    • Lead deal and capture strategy for priority accounts and programs, from qualification through proposal, negotiation, and close.
    • Maintain accurate forecasts and funnel metrics (stages, probabilities, timelines) and provide regular updates to leadership.
  • Market development & account leadership
    • Develop and execute target account strategies for major semiconductor customers and ecosystem partners.
    • Spend significant time with customers to understand technology roadmaps, pain points, and capacity plans, translating insights into concrete pursuits.
    • Position Chemelex solutions early in design and specification phases to increase win probability and deal size.
    • Serve as account lead or capture manager for strategic pursuits, orchestrating internal resources across regions and functions.
  • Cross-functional execution
    • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to tailor offerings, demos, and proofs-of-concept to semiconductor-specific requirements.
    • Work closely with regional Sales teams to ensure aligned coverage, pricing, and commercial terms for semiconductor opportunities.
    • Collaborate with Marketing on semiconductor-specific messaging, materials, and events that support pipeline generation and brand awareness.
    • Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure delivery feasibility and fulfillment commitments for major programs.
  • Ecosystem & partner development
    • Build and deepen relationships with fabs, equipment OEMs, and integrators to position Chemelex into platforms and processes where our technologies are critical.
    • Develop joint pursuit strategies or preferred-supplier positioning with partners to accelerate time-to-market and win rates.
    • Maintain visibility into upcoming fab expansions, technology transitions, and equipment programs to proactively build pipeline.
    • Identify and share partnership or inorganic opportunities (e.g., channel partners, niche technology providers) that could accelerate growth.
  • Performance management & reporting
    • Establish and track KPIs for the semiconductor vertical, including bookings, pipeline coverage, win rates, deal velocity, and margin.
    • Provide clear, concise reports and insights to executive leadership on performance, risks, and corrective actions.
    • Continuously refine account plans, capture strategies, and pricing approaches based on data and customer feedback.
  • How You'll Show Up
    • Model ownership of the number and a strong drive for results in a global, matrixed environment.
    • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity about semiconductor trends and technologies, and turn those insights into new pursuits and offers.
    • Operate with transparency and speed, keeping internal stakeholders and external partners aligned on priority pursuits and status.
    • Build trust through collaboration and follow-through across geographies, functions, and levels.
    What You'll Bring Experience
    • 8-15+ years of selling or business development experience in the semiconductor ecosystem, ideally with:
      • A semiconductor manufacturer, equipment OEM, or specialized technology provider, and/or
      • Direct experience…
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