Service Sales Director

Advantest America Inc. is part of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers ensure the quality and performance of their products. Advantest is known for innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting its customers and employees.

Our Purpose & Values

• Mission: Improve lives through advanced technologies and customer-focused innovation.
• Vision: Be the most trusted and valued test solution provider in the semiconductor value chain.
• Core Values:
  
  
  
  • Innovation is our Lifeblood
  • Number One is Our Aspiration
  • Trust is our Foundation
  • Empowerment is Our Motivation
  • Global is our Reach
  • Respect is our Heart
  • Inclusion and Diversity is Our Commitment
  • Teamwork is our Approach
  • Yes is Our Attitude
  
  
  
  

At Advantest, innovation starts with people. We're looking for curious, capable, and collaborative individuals ready to shape the future of semiconductor technology. You'll join a global team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact. We foster an integrity-centered culture-where honesty, inclusion, and respect are the foundation of everything we do .

Advantest is seeking a dynamic and strategic Service Sales Director to lead post-sales service activities for American accounts worldwide. This role partners closely with Account Sales Managers to define and execute service strategies tailored to customer needs, driving the sale of service contracts, production support engineering, and productivity software solutions. As the head of the US Service Sales Team, you will be responsible for business planning, team leadership, and customer engagement, ensuring service excellence and business growth across the region.

• Collaborate with account and marketing teams to develop compelling service sales strategies and execution plans.
• Create and present customer-specific value propositions and proposals.
• Define target accounts, forecast plans, and set sales/profit goals.
• Promote Advantest's latest service and support offerings to existing customers.
• Provide structured reporting and participate in strategic planning and customer meetings.
• Gather customer feedback and coordinate with engineering teams to address specific application needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Service Sales team in the US.