Business Development Manager Western US & Mexico Territory (California | Arizona | New Mexico | Mexico)
The company
Micro Crystal AG (Swatch Group) is a global leader in high‑precision timing solutions, designing and manufacturing miniature Quartz Crystals, Real‑Time Clock (RTC) Modules, Oscillators, and OCXOs for the world’s most demanding applications.Our solutions power innovation across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial systems, communications, medical implantable devices, and other high‑reliability markets. As part of the Swatch Group, we combine Swiss engineering excellence with long‑term stability and global reach.
Job description
We are seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow our business across California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. This is a field‑focused, customer‑facing role, ideally based in Southern California or Arizona, reporting to the Americas Sales & Marketing Director.
The role is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding design‑win activity, and strengthening channel effectiveness through a mix of direct OEM engagement and multi‑tier distribution. This position is ideal for a hands‑on technical sales professional who thrives in complex sales cycles and enjoys building long‑term customer relationships.
Location : Remote, ideally in the greater Southern California and Arizona states.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and grow revenue across the assigned territory through direct OEM engagement and channel partners
- Drive new design wins from concept and evaluation through qualification and mass production
- Identify and develop new market segments and strategic opportunities, including emerging applications
- Manage and support manufacturer representatives and distributors, ensuring alignment, coverage, and performance
- Serve as a trusted interface to customers across Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Management
- Support new product introductions and communicate technology and market trends back to internal stakeholders
- Deliver regional sales forecasts, pipeline visibility, and market intelligence
- Represent Micro Crystal at key customer visits, technical reviews, and industry events
- Travel approximately 50–60% within the territory
- Once a year travel to Switzerland to attend the company’s global sales event
Profile
- 5+ years of technical sales experience in electronic components or semiconductors
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Spanish proficiency required for customer engagement in Mexico
- Permanent U.S. resident or U.S. citizen
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Experience managing complex, engineering‑driven sales cycles
- Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
- Highly autonomous, structured, and results‑oriented
Our Offer
- Entrepreneurial position within Swatchgroup an international Swiss company
- Competitive salary & yearly bonus
- Generous benefits package
- Yearly Car allowance
- Other purks include : Swatchgroup’s preferential discounts
Contact
Frau P. Strassmann