Renesas Electronics · Chicago, IL

Senior Strategic Account Manager at Renesas Electronics — Chicago, IL

Full-timeChicago, ILPosted 2026-08-06Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

Renesas is seeking a Remote Strategic Account Manager to support the Assigned Accounts team for the Midwest, managing a portfolio of major customer accounts across the Chicagoland and Indiana region.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to maximize revenue growth, increase market share, and maintain Renesas as a strategic supplier.
  • Create strategic account plans, including business unit objectives, to drive action and responsiveness for strategic accounts.
  • Understand customer strategy, organization, and operations within the context of the market landscape and industry trends.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering, purchasing, and management stakeholders at all levels.
  • Work closely with and lead global and cross-functional teams in select accounts.
  • Support worldwide customer manufacturing sites in collaboration with Renesas global service operations.
  • Provide demand forecasts and help facilitate resolution of supply issues.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience developing customer relationships; semiconductor industry experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a global customer-facing role.
  • Excellent customer interaction and negotiation skills.
  • Results-driven team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Established executive relationships with relevant customers preferred.
  • Experience with high-performance analog ICs, power products, SoCs, MCUs, or MPUs.
  • Experience in project management and working with cross-functional international teams.
  • Demonstrated business decision-making skills that have influenced positive results.
  • Self-directed and analytical, with strong attention to detail and dedication to quality of work.
  • Valid U.S. passport required for international travel preferred.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.

The base salary range listed represents the good-faith estimate of the hourly wage or salary range that the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant experience, skill set, and internal equity.

Additional Rewards

  • Short-Term Incentive (STI): This position is eligible to participate in the company's annual short-term incentive/bonus program, subject to company performance and individual achievements.
  • Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This role is eligible for a new-hire equity grant under the company's long-term incentive guidelines, subject to board approval and standard vesting schedules.