Senior Staff Strategic Account Manager

Renesas Electronics • Chicago, IL

1d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

Renesas is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to manage a portfolio of key customer accounts across the Chicagoland area and Indiana. The position is described as remote-based and requires regular on-site customer visits, frequent regional travel, and a strong in-person customer presence. The role focuses on building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and driving account growth. It also supports customer manufacturing sites worldwide in coordination with Renesas global service operations.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience developing customer relationships.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a global customer-facing role.
• Excellent customer interaction and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with high-performance analog ICs, power products, SoCs, MCUs, or MPUs.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional international teams.
• Demonstrated business decision-making skills that have influenced positive results.
• Self-directed and analytical, with strong attention to detail and dedication to quality of work.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Regular on-site customer visits and frequent regional travel are required.

Nice To Haves

• Semiconductor industry experience.
• Established executive relationships with relevant customers.
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree.
• Valid U.S. passport for preferred international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to maximize revenue growth, increase market share, and maintain Renesas as a strategic supplier.
• Create strategic account plans, including business unit objectives, to drive action and responsiveness for strategic accounts.
• Understand customer strategy, organization, and operations in the context of the market landscape and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering, purchasing, and management stakeholders at all levels.
• Work closely with and lead global and cross-functional teams in select accounts.
• Support worldwide customer manufacturing sites in collaboration with Renesas global service operations.
• Provide demand forecasts and help facilitate resolution of supply issues.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the company's annual short-term incentive/bonus program, subject to company performance and individual achievements.
• Eligible for a new-hire equity grant under the company's long-term incentive guidelines, subject to board approval and standard vesting schedules.
• Competitive benefits package; details will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior