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Founded in 1981, Amtech Systems is a trusted global supplier of essential semiconductor equipment and consumables serving various industries within the power semiconductor market, including mobile, computing, industrial, automotive, telecom, medical, and more.  Our diversified product portfolio enables us to manufacture and sell our products worldwide, particularly in Asia, North America, and Europe, through our three verticals: substrate (for lapping and polishing), chip fabrication (for diffusion furnace) and packaging and SMT (for thermal processing).  Our differentiator is the quality of our products and our customer service. We are a trusted supplier and provide our customers with high-quality solutions. 

Job Summary:

The Sales Director is responsible for driving direct and channel sales growth through increasing Amtech’s reach to new customers and new applications with existing customers.

Sales will be conducted through direct reach out and Sales channels development and management. This role requires a hunter mentality and strong channel leadership capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales Management

· Direct sales through identification of the key accounts and stakeholders that are targeted at Amtech’s existing products

· Customer engagement in new opportunities that have high growth potential

· Drive development teams to focus on products that generate sustainable value to customers and growth for Amtech

Channel & Field Rep Management

· Manage a network of independent sales representatives

· Build strong relationships to ensure alignment with company goals and product offerings

· Provide ongoing support, coaching, and performance feedback

Sales Network Development

· Identify gaps in market coverage and establish new sales channels

· Expand presence in underrepresented regions through strategic outreach

· Strengthen existing partnerships to maximize revenue opportunities

Business Development

· Generate new business in territories without active reps

· Engage directly with customers to uncover needs and deliver tailored solutions

· Convert opportunities into long-term revenue streams

· Market Intelligence & Insights

· Gather competitive insights and customer feedback from the field

· Share actionable information with leadership, engineering, and operations

· Contribute to go-to-market strategy and product positioning

· Accountable for Sales growth and new accounts acquisition

Marketing Collaboration

· Partner with marketing to refine messaging and campaigns

· Support trade shows, events, and customer engagement initiatives

· Provide field insights to improve lead generation efforts

Driving Manufacturing Demand

· Align sales efforts with production capabilities

· Ensure consistent business flow to manufacturing plants

· Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer expectations

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Technical knowledge is a strong plus, especially in Chemistry

· 5–10+ years of experience in semiconductor, channel sales, field sales, or business development

· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-based role

· Demonstrated success managing independent sales representatives or distributor networks

· Experience in technical, industrial, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred

· Proven track record of developing new territories and growing revenue

· Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and engineering teams. Ability to navigate between company capabilities and customer demand

· Strategic thought leader than is accountable for short- and long-term performance

· Strong relationship-building and influencing skills

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities

Travel Requirements

· Ability and willingness to travel 30–50% of the time

· Regular travel to customer sites, partner locations, and industry events

· Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities to align sales efforts with production