Thornley Corporate Solutions

Account Manager - Technical Sales - EV

Thornley Corporate Solutions  •  San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Senior Account Manager (Technical Sales) — Bay Area (Remote to Hybrid)

Electromechanical / Mechatronic Systems | AI Infrastructure | Data Centers | Semiconductors | EV

I'm hiring a seasoned Senior Account Manager with a proven track record in technical sales to join our team in the Bay Area This role is built for someone who can operate as a consultative partner to demanding customers, manage complex programs end-to-end, and drive growth in fast-moving, innovation-led markets.

You'll be selling electromechanical / mechatronic systems into emerging, high-growth segments including AI infrastructure, data centers, semiconductors, power electronics, advanced electrical materials, and EV

Compensation, location, travel

  • Base salary: $150K–$170K
  • Bonus: 40% bonus opportunity
  • Location: Bay Area Remote until an office is secured, then hybrid
  • Travel: 15–20%

Target accounts

This role will focus on strategic, high-visibility customers, including:

  • Tesla
  • Apple
  • GM
  • Ford

What you'll own

You'll take point on strategic accounts and drive revenue growth across enterprise and mid-market customers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to grow revenue across key customers
  • Build and manage a healthy pipeline through targeted prospecting, account planning, and stakeholder mapping
  • Own the full sales cycle: qualification solution alignment negotiation close
  • Act as a trusted advisor, translating technical requirements into clear business value
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, product management, marketing, operations, QA, and customer service
  • Coordinate technical requirements related to thermal management, magnetic materials, electrical materials, semiconductor-adjacent components, and power electronics
  • Serve as liaison between customer and vendors/suppliers/factories across the product lifecycle for issues tied to:
  • Pricing
  • Quality
  • Design
  • Cost
  • Delivery
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify new opportunities
  • Provide accurate forecasts and maintain CRM data integrity
  • Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings
  • Use judgment and initiative to solve sales, customer service, and marketing challenges
  • Assist with customer issue escalation and resolution

Must-haves (non-negotiable)

To be successful here, you must bring:

  • Sales + technical experience (you can sell complex systems and speak the language of engineering)
  • Semiconductor sales background
  • Experience selling into one or more of the following:
  • Data centers
  • AI infrastructure
  • EV

What I'm looking for

  • 5–10+ years of experience in technical or enterprise sales (hardware preferred)
  • Proven success managing large, complex accounts and multimillion-dollar deals
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex solutions into clear business value
  • Strong people skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Cross-cultural communication skills and comfort working across global teams

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
Thornley Corporate Solutions

About Thornley Corporate Solutions

We recruit Automotive Sales and Account Management skills across the Greater Detroit area.

Speaking with hundreds of Automotive professionals each week we regularly place the following types of candidates in the Detroit area:

Inside Sales

Applications Engineers

Sales Engineers

Account Managers

Sales Managers

Sales Directors

VP's Sales

If you are looking for a new position in this field or are recruiting for these skills, please call us on 313-346-5008 or email daren@thornleycs.com

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Year Founded
2010
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