Technical Business Manager (Outside Sales – San Diego Territory)

Platinum Associates is seeking a motivated and driven Technical Business Manager to join our outside sales team, supporting the San Diego territory. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior professional eager to build a long-term career in the dynamic world of semiconductors, system solutions, and contract manufacturing.

This role combines hands-on training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to executive-level customer engagement. You’ll gain real-world experience navigating complex sales cycles and delivering tailored solutions—not just products—to customers across diverse industries.

If you have a passion for sales, an interest in how technology shapes the world, and a drive to grow professionally, this is a powerful place to start.

From electric vehicles to medical devices, the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem powers today’s most transformative technologies. By entering this industry early, you’ll position yourself at the forefront of innovation and long-term growth.

At Platinum Associates, we don’t sell off-the-shelf products—we deliver customized, solution-based strategies that solve real business challenges. This role is designed for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow within a team that values trust, expertise, and relationship-building.

• Cultivate and manage long-term customer relationships across the San Diego territory.
• Collaborate directly with customer executive teams, engineering, and procurement to design solution-driven sales strategies.
• Learn to navigate complex, high-value sales cycles with support from experienced mentors and supplier partners.
• Represent a diverse portfolio of offerings—including semiconductors, embedded systems, and contract manufacturing.
• Coordinate with leading suppliers and distribution partners to drive demand creation and provide technical support.
• Conduct professional client meetings and presentations with guidance from senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline welcome—technical or engineering background is not required).
• Strong interest in technology, strategic sales, and solution-oriented thinking.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across both technical and business functions.
• A proactive, coachable mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
• Based in or willing to travel throughout the San Diego region.

• A supportive, mentorship-driven environment focused on long-term success.
• Direct exposure to complex solution sales, strategic customers, and executive-level collaboration.
• Industry-leading training with a clear development path from junior to senior roles.
• Ownership over your territory, clients, and outcomes—your work will directly impact our success.
• The opportunity to represent best-in-class suppliers in one of the most critical industries of our time.

If you're ready to start a career that blends business strategy, technology, and relationship-building—this is your opportunity to learn from the ground up and grow into a trusted leader in an industry that never stops moving forward.