Korea Customer Focal – Strategic Account Lead

About the role

Applied Materials seeks a Korea Customer Focal to provide strategic direction and own relationships for multiple customers and regions. This role serves as the primary interface between sales and the business unit, shaping customer engagements and driving market share growth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and own relationships for multiple customers and regions, acting as the primary interface between sales and the business unit.
• Prepare and lead customer meetings, formulate division strategy, and execute product single‑page strategy with sales.
• Understand customer roadmaps and high‑value priorities, translating them into product development priorities.
• Position division products within assigned accounts, contribute competitive intelligence, and align purchase and configuration specifications.
• Manage closure of hardware and process specifications (RFQs), conduct value pricing analysis, and develop pricing strategies to increase margin.
• Qualify, schedule, and coordinate demos, visits, and source inspections; deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Achieve account/division financial targets, manage multiple projects/programs, and support junior colleagues.

Required profile

• Regarded as a technical expert in their field with broad knowledge across disciplines.
• Anticipates business and regulatory issues and recommends product, process, or service improvements.
• Leads complex projects, develops execution strategies, and solves unique, high‑impact problems.
• Influences direction and resource allocation for programs, communicating complex ideas to senior stakeholders.

What we offer

• Salary range: $163,000 – $224,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellbeing, and employee assistance programs.
• Potential participation in bonus and stock award programs.