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Sales Director - Thin Film Business Unit
Sales Director - Thin Film Business UnitVital Chemicals USA LLC • Fremont, CA, US
Sales Director - Thin Film Business Unit

Sales Director - Thin Film Business Unit

Vital Chemicals USA LLC • Fremont, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Sales Director - Thin Film Business Unit

Location : United States (Preferred : Major tech / manufacturing regions)

Travel : 40-50%, as required

Reports To : SVP of Sales & Marketing

About the Role

Vital is seeking a seasoned and strategic leader lead the Sales for its Thin Film Business Unit in the Americas, overseeing a diverse and growing portfolio that includes PVD materials, deposition equipment, recycling services, and related consumables.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for setting direction, driving commercial results, and managing a cross-functional team of direct reports. The role covers the full spectrum of thin film technologies, with a strong presence in semiconductor, glass, solar, and precision optics markets.

The business unit spans the sales and service of :

  • PVD materials (sputtering targets, evaporative materials)
  • Thin film equipment (inline, cluster, drum, roll-to-roll systems)
  • Consumables (e.g., PBN crucibles, etc.)
  • Recycling services for reclaiming high-value materials

Key Responsibilities

  • Sales lead for the Thin Film Business Unit, managing a team of 510 professionals across sales, technical, and support functions
  • Develop and execute the business strategy for materials, equipment, and services across key markets
  • Own and manage budgets, sales quotas, and performance tracking for the business unit
  • Drive customer engagement and growth in semiconductor, glass, solar, and optics sectors
  • Coordinate with global operations, manufacturing, and R&D to align product offerings with customer needs
  • Build strong customer relationships across Key Accounts and ensure high levels of service and responsiveness
  • Provide strategic insight into market trends and emerging opportunities
  • Guide internal teams on product introduction, pricing, and go-to-market strategy
  • Support continuous improvement in supply chain, inventory planning, and materials forecasting
  • Qualifications

  • 815 years of experience in industries served by PVD technologies
  • Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional or commercial teams, including direct management experience (510 reports)
  • Strong technical background in PVD processes, deposition equipment, or specialty materials
  • Familiarity with upstream and downstream supply chains relevant to sputter target manufacturing
  • Proven track record in budget management, sales forecasting, and customer growth strategies
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to lead both strategically and tactically
  • Willingness to travel (domestic / international) as needed to support customer and team success
  • Preferred Experience

  • Direct experience in one or more of the following industries : semiconductor, glass, solar, optics
  • Understanding of recycling and reclaim operations for high-value materials (e.g., precious metals)
  • Background in engineering, materials science, physics, or related technical discipline
  • Prior exposure to global supply chains or international manufacturing environments
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