Senior Sales Development Manager (Bay Area, CA)

TE Connectivity te.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

San Jose Senior Sales Development

At a glance

Senior Sales Development role at TE Connectivity. San Jose · $145,800–$182,500 base.

SalaryStated by TE Connectivity

$145,800 – $182,500

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleSales Development

SenioritySenior

LocationSan Jose

Base pay$145,800–$182,500

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Grow major accounts by building executive relationships, winning new designs, and increasing share
Shape account plans and coordinate customer programs spanning the United States and Asia
Learn each customer’s applications and portfolio, then develop solutions with FAE and Sales Architect partners
Track industry shifts, product plans, and competitors while turning findings into customer guidance
Maintain forecasts, Salesforce pipeline records, and satisfaction by resolving issues and meeting deadlines

What you bring

At least five years managing key accounts, with hyperscale or ODM selling or design experience preferred
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, plus knowledge of cloud architecture and related ICs and protocols
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, presentation, persuasion, and customer-facing communication skills
Readiness to travel as needed, with the posting specifying a ten to twenty-five percent travel range
Willingness to work flexible hours for calls with Asia during U.S. evening time

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you can sell technical solutions to major customers while engaging executives, development engineers, and purchasing teams. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers no relocation, and includes travel. You’ll need to work across sales, marketing, engineering, product, and Taiwan-based ODM teams, with occasional Asia-aligned evening calls.

From the employer

Job Posting Title: Senior Sales Development Manager (Bay Area, CA)
Job ID: 157576
Job Code: 30005459
Business Unit: [[businessUnit]]
Building: Sales (901)
Band/Level: 5-2-C
Hiring Manager: Emily Su
Recruiter: Pete Roosendaal
Relocation: No
Travel: 10% to 25%
Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00
Education Experience: Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)
Employment Experience: 5-7 years

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Digital Data Network Business Unit is seeking a dynamic, experienced Account Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to join our team. You will be responsible for all aspects of account growth, including building strong relationships to drive new design wins, gain market share, and analyze market share. You will drive account strategy and provide customer solutions, coordinating programs that often encompass synchronized US and Asia activity.

What your background should look like:

Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives and account teams.
Sales Growth: Drive revenue growth by identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.
Solution Selling: Work with technical teams to thoroughly comprehend the customer’s product application and solution portfolio. Identify current and future customer needs and, with the customer, find appropriate solutions in conjunction with your assisting FAE and Sales Architect teams.
Market Insights: Stay up to date on industry trends, the product roadmap, and the competitive landscape to provide valuable insights.
Customer Satisfaction: Maintain high customer satisfaction through close communication, ensuring deadlines are met, and issues are resolved promptly.
Forecasting: Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to the management team. Assist with Salesforce pipeline entries.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams within our organization, including sales, marketing, engineering, product, and ODM teams in Taiwan, to ensure a unified approach to meeting this major customer’s very high expectations.

Job Requirements

Skills, Experience, and Education:

Familiarity and experience selling to or designing for hyperscale and ODM customers are strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Cloud architecture. (server, switch, storage, AI, related ICs, and protocols)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
Background in interconnects, copper cables
5+ years of key account management experience preferred
Strong Customer focus throughout all levels of management.
Ability to engage with Customer Development Engineers and Purchasing.
Strong presentation skills, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
Persuasive personality required.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. <10%
Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, especially on calls with Asia in the US evening time zone.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $145,800 - $182,500 (subject to change depending on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges based on the selected candidate's experience/qualifications, as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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