Regional Key Account Manager | Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing | Contract Manufacturing (Penang)
Your new company
You will be working as a Global Key Account Manager to manage and grow strategic multinational accounts within the semiconductor, precision engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Acting as the primary liaison between customers and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for strengthening customer relationships, driving account growth, leading commercial discussions, and ensuring seamless programme execution across SEA. This role is ideal for candidates from a Contract Manufacturing (CM/EMS) environment who possess strong key account management, programme management, and stakeholder engagement experience, coupled with the confidence to present, negotiate, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global manufacturing setting.
Your new role
- Manage and grow strategic global accounts across SEA by building strong customer relationships, driving commercial discussions, and ensuring long-term account development within the semiconductor, machining, and aerospace manufacturing sectors.
- Lead customer-facing commercial activities including presentations, negotiations, proposal preparation, contract discussions, and executive-level stakeholder engagement while acting as the primary point of contact for key accounts and programme management teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, programme management, and supply chain teams to ensure successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and alignment of business objectives.
- Drive business growth through account management and market analysis by identifying opportunities within existing customers, monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to support revenue expansion.
- Represent the business professionally in a global manufacturing environment, delivering effective communication, relationship management, and customer presentations while maintaining compliance with commercial, contractual, quality, and HSE requirements.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline) with at least 5 years of experience in a contract manufacturing (CM/EMS) environment, preferably supporting semiconductor, precision engineering, machining, or related industries.
- Strong key account management and programme management exposure, with a proven track record of managing large multinational customers, handling complex commercial negotiations, and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with strong commercial acumen and regional exposure across Southeast Asia, enabling effective engagement with global customers and senior decision-makers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work with an established market leader
- Join a market leader and gain exposure to industry‑leading technology
- Receive holistic training and knowledge transfer
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email ([Confidential Information]) call us (+60 3-7890 6302) now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
