Business Development Manager – Taiwan

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing, high-tech scale-up. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service advanced metrology machines. Our solutions enable the world’s leading chipmakers to increase production yield and improve device performance—powering smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.Founded in 2016, Nearfield brings together leading experts in science and engineering to develop a unique, high-throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) platform delivering true 3D, sub-nanometer resolution metrology at production scale.Taiwan is a key strategic market for Nearfield, with close collaboration with leading semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners.What is your role and impact?As Business Development Manager in Taiwan, you play a key role in driving Nearfield’s growth in one of the most important semiconductor markets globally.You translate customer needs into business opportunities by aligning market demand with Nearfield’s technology roadmap. You identify new applications, customers, and use cases for our solutions and ensure we bring the right value proposition to the market.You act as a key interface between customers and internal teams, ensuring fast follow-up, clear communication, and strong alignment.What will you be doing?Business Growth & StrategyDrive business growth and expand Nearfield’s footprint in TaiwanDevelop and execute a growth strategy aligned with company objectivesIdentify new applications, markets, and customer segmentsDefine target markets and long-term growth opportunitiesCustomer EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key semiconductor customersRepresent Nearfield in customer meetings, executive alignments, and industry eventsEnsure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term partnership developmentOpportunity Development & SalesDevelop the complete offering and pricing strategy for customersLead discussions on performance, specifications, timelines, and commercial termsSupport negotiations and contribute to securing new business dealsMarket & Competitive InsightsAnalyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioningTranslate insights into actionable opportunities and product requirementsStay up to date on industry developments and technology trendsInternal CollaborationWork closely with Product, Engineering, Applications, and Marketing teamsEnsure alignment between customer requirements and product roadmapDrive feedback loops from customers into internal development teamsWhat do we require from you?Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Business, or related fieldStrong experience in business development, sales, or account management in the semiconductor industryProven ability to build and manage relationships with key customersExperience with high-tech or semiconductor equipment environmentsStrong negotiation and communication skillsAbility to translate technical solutions into business valueStrong understanding of the Taiwan semiconductor ecosystemFluent in English; Mandarin is requiredWillingness to travel within Taiwan and internationallyWhat can you expect from us?A high-impact role in a fast-growing deep-tech companyOpportunity to work with leading semiconductor customersStrong international environment with close collaboration across regionsRoom for ownership, initiative, and professional growth