SGS
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Technical Account Manager

Pay
$120,000 – $140,000 per year
Location
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
13 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Technical sales, account management, or business development experience
  • Managing and growing technical customer accounts
  • Developing relationships with engineering teams, engineering management, and procurement stakeholders
  • Identifying and developing new business opportunities
  • Working knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, USB/USB4, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet)
  • Translating technical requirements into testing, validation, compliance, interoperability, or engineering service opportunities
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with proactive business development orientation
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites

Also useful

  • Sales or account management experience with a test laboratory, test & measurement equipment manufacturer, semiconductor company, or engineering services organization
  • Relationships with Silicon Valley semiconductor, computing, data center, networking, automotive, or consumer electronics companies
  • Familiarity with PCI-SIG, USB-IF, IEEE, or other high-speed interface standards organizations
  • Experience selling electrical compliance testing, protocol testing, interoperability testing, validation, or signal integrity services
  • Track record of growing existing accounts while developing new customers or new business

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically credible account manager who can build long-term customer relationships while also actively creating new business opportunities.

This person does not need to be a hands-on test engineer, but should be comfortable discussing technologies such as PCIe, USB, and Ethernet etc with engineering customers, understanding their challenges, and connecting those needs with the appropriate testing or engineering services.

Experience in the test & measurement or independent testing laboratory industry would be a significant advantage, particularly for candidates who already understand the Silicon Valley semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in technical sales, account management, business development, or a related customer-facing role within the electronics, semiconductor, test & measurement, or engineering services industry.
  • Proven experience in managing and growing technical customer accounts, including developing relationships with engineering teams, engineering management, and procurement/business stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new business opportunities within both existing and prospective accounts. The role is expected to include approximately 30% business development / new opportunity creation in addition to account management responsibilities.
  • Working knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces such as:
  • PCI Express (PCIe)
  • USB / USB4
  • HDMI
  • Displayport
  • Ethernet, and so on

Additional information

The candidate is not expected to be a test engineer, but must have sufficient technical understanding to engage effectively with engineering customers, understand their product development and testing needs, and identify relevant business opportunities.

  • Ability to understand customer product development cycles and translate technical requirements into appropriate testing, validation, compliance, interoperability, or engineering service opportunities.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and business audiences.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a role that combines account ownership with proactive business development.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites within the Bay Area and occasionally outside the region as required.

Highly Preferred

  • Previous sales or account management experience with a test laboratory, test & measurement equipment manufacturer, semiconductor company, or related engineering services organization.
  • Existing relationships or experience working with semiconductor, computing, data center, networking, automotive, or consumer electronics companies in Silicon Valley.
  • Familiarity with industry compliance and certification ecosystems such as PCI-SIG, USB-IF, Ethernet/IEEE, or other high-speed interface standards organizations.
  • Experience selling technical services or solutions involving electrical compliance testing, protocol testing, interoperability testing, validation, or high-speed signal integrity.
  • Demonstrated track record of growing existing accounts while developing new customers or new business within existing customers.

Additional Information: Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 per year This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
  • Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave
  • In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
  • Position anticipated to close November 30, 2026.
  • Additional information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

About the Company

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Read the original posting

From SGS's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Technical Account Manager role at SGS?

The Technical Account Manager posting at SGS states compensation of $120,000 – $140,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on SGS's official career site.

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This Technical Account Manager position at SGS is located in Santa Clara, CA (On-site). Always check SGS's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

What qualifications are required for Technical Account Manager at SGS?

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