Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc.

Director - Hyperscale Data Center Account Management

2355 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131

On-site · Full-time · $180k–$220k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026

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The salary range for this position is from $180,000 to $220,000 per year. (Full-Time, Exempt position) I. Job Summary: The Director of Strategic Account Management is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and managing long-term strategic partnerships with our most significant Hyperscale Data Center customers. Reporting directly to the SVP, this role serves as the primary strategic interface between the customer and our organization.

The successful candidate will orchestrate a complex ecosystem involving product procurement from the parent company (Sumitomo Electric) and external vendors, inventory management, and final delivery, ensuring that our optical fiber cabling solutions scale in alignment with the customers' aggressive infrastructure expansion.

II. Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Account Leadership

Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies for Hyperscale customers to maximize market share and long-term profitability.
Act as the primary point of contact for executive-level stakeholders at customer organizations.
Forecast demand and align customer roadmaps with internal product development and supply chain capabilities.

2. Strategic Orchestration & Global Collaboration

Act as the primary bridge between US customer requirements and Sumitomo Electric’s global R&D and manufacturing teams in Japan.
Proactively manage the flow of technical and business information, ensuring that US business teams have the necessary insights to compete effectively against our peers in the industry.
Translate complex customer technical requirements into actionable engineering and supply chain directives for the parent company.
Drive cross-functional alignment (Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales) to ensure seamless execution of strategic account plans.

3. Revenue & Growth Management

Own the P&L for strategic accounts, driving top-line growth and managing margins.
Lead contract negotiations, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and pricing frameworks.
Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling new optical fiber technologies and solutions.

4. Team Leadership & Culture Building

Lead and develop a team of direct reports (Account Managers, Engineers) distributed across NC, CA, and other states.
Shift the team culture to proactive strategic orchestration. Empower team members to take ownership of customer relationships and financial outcomes.
Implement regular performance reviews focused on both revenue and margin metrics, fostering a mindset of financial rigor and strategic thinking.
Provide coaching and mentorship to elevate the team’s capability in strategic account management and P&L analysis.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

Work with the SVP to align account goals with the overall corporate strategy of the US subsidiary.
Provide critical feedback from the field to the parent company's R&D and manufacturing teams to influence future product roadmaps.

III. Marginal Functions

Support occasional matters as directed

IV. Required Skills/Abilities: • Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the hyperscale data center industry, specifically AI/GPU infrastructure and high-density fiber optic cabling (MPO/MTP, patch cords, connectors).
• P&L Ownership: Proven track record of managing P&L for key accounts, with a strong focus on margin improvement and financial rigor.
• Strategic Orchestration: Demonstrated ability to bridge gaps between commercial, engineering, and supply chain functions, particularly in a global/multinational environment.
• Team Leadership: Experience leading distributed teams and driving cultural change from reactive to proactive strategic management.
• Competitive Knowledge: Familiarity with key competitors in the fiber optic cabling space and their strategies.

V. Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field. MBA is a plus.
10+ years in B2B sales, account management, or business development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing a team.
Experience working within a Japanese multinational corporation or understanding of Japanese business culture and decision-making processes.
Technical background in telecommunications, networking, or electrical engineering.
Existing network of relationships within hyperscalers.
Experience managing long-term, multi-year contracts in the data center infrastructure space.

VI. Position in Organization:

Reports to: SVP, Data Center Business Division
Directly Supervises: Yes, 7 direct reports

VII. Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the physical and motor skills typical of an office environment, including, but not limited to: prolonged sitting, working on a computer, using telephones, handheld technology and other office equipment, standing, walking and stooping.
May be occasionally required to lift objects such as files, boxes of paper, office supplies, and computer / office equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to routinely concentrate, focus and read for general understanding and analytical purposes and ability to communicate effectively.

VIII. Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job description. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IX. Travel Required: Yes ☒ 20-30% No ☐

About Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc.

Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc. (SEUSA) serves North American customers in various industries, including electric power, data communications, automotive, electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and more. An overview of our diverse portfolio of products is provided on this site for reference.

SEUSA was established in 1971 as the first North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries. Our early activities contributed to the development of other subsidiaries, and today we are a part of a regional network of more than 40 companies affiliated with the Sumitomo Electric Group. SEUSA’s main offices are located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and Silicon Valley. Please visit for more info: https://global-sei.com/usa/seusa/.

SEUSA is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com. You can watch videos from our past interns and corporate profile from our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).

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