Job Description

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop existing accounts in the semiconductor industry.
• Identify and create new business opportunities.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and support business growth.
• Understand customer needs and propose suitable solutions.
• Coordinate with internal departments and global teams to support customer requirements.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and account updates.
• Handle customer inquiries and ensure timely follow-up.
• Monitor market trends, customer activities, and competitor information.
• Support quotation, negotiation, and order follow-up processes.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information in CRM.

Requirements:

• B2B sales experience in semiconductor, semiconductor equipment, industrial machinery, electronics, or a related industry.
• Experience in account management or business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal/global teams.
• Native in Japanese
• Ability to communicate in English with overseas internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or above.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness, and work-life balance

We believe that meaningful careers are built through continuous learning, equal opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where everyone can contribute, grow, and perform at their best.

We also value a working environment that respects both professional responsibilities and personal well-being, helping our employees maintain balance while driving innovation and business success.