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The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.\nWhat We Offer\nLocation:\nIcheon-Gwango,KORYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.\nAt Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.\nPosition Overview\n\nReporting to the Head of Business Development, Korea, this role will lead the development and execution of the long-term commercial strategy for the SK hynix account, with accountability for achieving Applied Materials’ Applied Global Services (AGS) financial and business objectives.\nThe role will focus on expanding the Service Agreements business, increasing service penetration and profitability, and strengthening long-term strategic partnerships with the customer. This individual will work closely with the Global Field Group (GFG), AGS, Service Business Units (SBUs), Finance, Pricing, Product Marketing, and other key stakeholders to translate customer needs and market opportunities into sustainable business growth.\nRole and Key Responsibilities\nDevelop and own the long-term account vision and strategy to expand Applied Materials’ Service Agreements business and drive sustainable growth.\nPartner with the management team and cross-functional stakeholders, including Product Marketing, SBUs, Pricing, and Segment Business Development, to ensure business development priorities are aligned with the organization’s strategic and financial objectives.\nDrive achievement of gross margin and service penetration objectives for the account.\nServe as the single point of contact for GFG and AGS account teams for AGS-related commercial activities, including:Supporting GFG account teams throughout large-order processes. Partnering with GFG account teams to identify and maximize service business opportunities at the time of equipment sales. Addressing ad hoc GFG requirements related to competitive WFE opportunities and issues.\nAnalyze market and customer data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities, and translate these insights into account-specific strategies, including:Understanding the customer’s technology roadmap and High Value Problems (HVPs) and aligning service penetration priorities accordingly. Driving alignment across Account Teams, SBUs, Finance, and Field/Venture stakeholders to support the service penetration strategy. Jointly owning the Strategic Negotiation Life Cycle with Account Teams.\nLead Korea service business deal design and negotiation planning, ensuring commercial proposals are well structured, competitive, and aligned with AGS business principles while supporting profitability and long-term customer partnerships.Introduce and position new service enhancements such as PDP, TLM, and ECO to strengthen customer value, pricing, and margins, in alignment with headquarters priorities. Drive executive-level approvals through NSDR, as required.\nSkills, Knowledge, Experience & Education\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership experience managing or leading a portfolio of products, services, and/or business processes.\nStrong knowledge of the Korean semiconductor market and ecosystem, including major customers, their business priorities, technology roadmaps, and decision-making processes.\nDemonstrated ability to build trust and establish credibility as a strategic business partner who can influence critical decisions and contribute to the growth of the Korea business.\nAbility to make well-reasoned, data-driven decisions in high-pressure environments, including decisions that may require challenging existing assumptions or stakeholder expectations.\nStrong analytical and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to synthesize multidisciplinary and cross-functional data, including situations where information may be incomplete.\nA strong commercial and sales mindset combined with a solid understanding of operations.\nStrong understanding of end-to-end semiconductor fab operations and the complexity of supporting customer manufacturing environments.\nComprehensive knowledge of the semiconductor industry, competitive landscape, and market dynamics, with the ability to translate industry insights into differentiated commercial strategies.\nA process-oriented mindset combined with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across functions and organizational levels.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies with a five-year or longer planning horizon.\nStrong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.\nStrong ability to translate complex, multidimensional customer and market requirements into actionable business and technical requirements, while effectively negotiating and aligning diverse stakeholders.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nNoApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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