Samsung
Direct Greenhouse career site

Sr. Director, Sales

Pay
$232,000 – $406,000 per year
Location
San Jose, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Executive
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
18 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Sales leadership
  • Tier 1 customer account management
  • Semiconductor or related technical sales experience
  • Sales forecasting and revenue goal delivery
  • Business negotiation
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Also useful

  • HBM/DRAM/NAND sales experience
  • SoC sales experience
  • Hyperscale and data center customer sales experience

Please Note

To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.

Advancing the World's Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

There hasn't been a better time to join Samsung, come lead our sales engagement with a very strategic partner and take the relationship to the next level. In this role you will be at the forefront of unlocking this opportunity for Samsung, leading our sales efforts with one of our largest customers.

  • Provide the vital leadership, support, and mentorship to ensure that the account sales strategy is aligned with the business direction and supports the accomplishment of the overall company objectives.
  • Focus on continuous improvement on the customer experience and build deeper relationship with key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with key decision makers at customer to secure design wins and qualification slots on new programs for DRAM and NAND-based products.
  • Create and align sales forecast, delivering monthly revenue goals.
  • Conduct face-to-face customer management meetings to provide support, address issues, communicate updates, and build strong relationships.
  • Negotiate business awards including pricing and supply support.
  • Support sales opportunities by providing product information, roadmap updates, product samples, and price quotations.
  • Maintain awareness of and communicate internally to sales and marketing teams regarding major market trends, customer strategies, and competitive activity.
  • International business travel to support customer meetings as needed.
  • Communicate and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to resolve business issues, plan account strategies, product alignment and achieve revenue goals.
  • Lead a team of high performing sales leaders and team members and ensure they have clarity of purpose and ownership.

What You Bring

  • BS degree. MS degree or comparable engineering degree preferred.
  • 10+ years sales experience in semiconductor industry or related technical field.
  • Sales Leadership and Tier 1 Customer Account Management Experience.
  • Sales Experience with HBM/DRAM/NAND and or related semiconductor sales experience selling into Tier 1 accounts.
  • Sale Experience with SOCs or Tier 1 Hyperscale and Data Center Customers.
  • You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
  • You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
  • Customer focused approach with persuasive communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective team leadership skillset and attributes.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and working across multiple cultures.
  • Foster innovation and challenges status quo.

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What We Offer

  • The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions.
  • Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
  • This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
  • In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
  • An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
  • Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
  • Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
  • Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, caregiver support, and medical travel support.
  • Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
  • Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
  • Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
  • Base Pay Range $232,000—$406,000 USD
Read the original posting

From Samsung's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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