North American Sales Manager - Superhard Materials & Advanced Components
Anglo American / De Beers Group · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Santa Clara, United States
- 8–10 years
Lead commercial growth and revenue delivery for North American markets for advanced diamond materials and high‑tech solutions.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute the North American commercial growth strategy to hit and exceed the revenue target for 2027.
- Manage sales forecasting, pipeline conversion, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations across tier‑1 technology OEMs, defense contractors, research institutions, and emerging tech innovators.
- Identify application opportunities where diamond’s superior properties unlock step‑change system performance while driving down total cost of ownership as CVD synthesis volumes scale.
- Lead customer acquisition and design‑in cycles across core high‑technology focus areas such as thermal management, optical systems, quantum technologies, water treatment, and mechanical & precision applications.
- Directly lead, mentor, and hold accountable a high‑performing 5‑person technical sales and application team.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related STEM discipline
- Nice to have: Master of Science (M.S.) in a technical discipline
- Nice to have: Master of Business Administration (MBA)