Strategic Marketing Director (B6)
At a glance
Director-level Marketing Leadership role at Applied Materials. Santa Clara · full-time · $172,000–$237,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Assess current and prospective markets, then choose which segments the business should pursue
- Manage the product portfolio as a business, shaping its plan, market position, buying process and marketing
- Use market findings to spot shifts and opportunities, then present the analysis to guide strategy
- Set product direction around market needs and show the major delivery stages for the function
- Lead marketing through managers and align cross-functional teams on portfolio results and business goals
What you bring
- You bring broad knowledge of both technical and business settings
- You can turn market information into strategic direction and explain it through clear presentations
Who this fits
This director role suits someone prepared to lead through managers and steer a broad marketing function. It is based in Santa Clara, is eligible for relocation and requires travel about one-fifth of the time. The stated salary range is $172,000 to $237,000 per year.
From the employer
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. 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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$172,000.00 - $237,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’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.
At 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and direction through managers for assessing existing and potential markets. Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of technical and business environments. Develops and articulates strategies to meet business objectives for a broad functional area
- Accountable for the performance and results of cross functional groups within a business to integrates products into a coherent portfolio of products focused on the market. Manages portfolio like a “product” (business plan, positioning, buying process, market requirements, and marketing plan)
- Analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities, develops strategic direction from market information, and creates compelling market analysis presentations
- Directs and controls the activities of a broad function area and provides guidance to personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Drives the growth process
- Maps the needs within targeted markets and analyzes abstract market segmentations. Determines which segments to actively pursue
- Works with management team to ensure that overall marketing function is effectively meeting the organization’s strategic goals
- Creates a product strategy that is integrated with AMAT products
- Illustrates the vision and key phases of deliverables for products for a broad functional area
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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