William Sohn

Semiconductor Materials Specialist | Photoresist, CMP Slurry | Regional Sales Manager, West Coast

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

About

Dynamic international sales leader, specialized in semiconductor and chemical industry. Skilled in managing multimillion-dollar accounts. Native-fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese with thorough understanding of each unique work style.

Experience

  • Regional Sales Manager at Kayaku Advanced Materials
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Manage key semiconductor accounts across the U.S. West Coast, serving as the primary commercial and technical interface for advanced materials. - Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting material evaluations within existing accounts. - Support customer process development and troubleshooting by working closely with engineering and R&D teams. - Collaborate with global teams and partners to ensure supply continuity and responsive customer support.

  • Sales Account Manager at Fujimi Corporation
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    - Managed a key strategic account (Intel), delivering up to $30M in annual revenue through strategic engagement and business growth initiatives. - Led complex pricing negotiations with Intel during global supply disruptions, securing over $2.2M in incremental annual revenue. - Enhanced Fujimi Corporation's reputation and client satisfaction by establishing total account management approach, serving as primary technical and commercial point of contact for clients and coordinating with Japan HQ. - Contributed to the company's strategic product lifecycle initiatives by supporting the seamless transition of new products from R&D to pilot production and high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

  • Business Development - Semiconductor and Chemicals at Inabata America Corporation
    Jul 2014 - Jun 2021 · 7 yrs

    - Managed key accounts leading to ~$20M in annual revenue through account development and relationship management. - Exceeded annual sales targets over five-year period by expanding customer base in the semiconductor and chemical industries. - Built cross-cultural business relationship between the U.S. and Japan, and broader Asia, integrating Eastern and Western work styles to navigate complex transactions across multiple industries.

  • Sales Consultant & e-Commerce at ICHI TRADING CORPORATION
    Jan 2012 - Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    - Grew sales by 300% by adding $50K+ in monthly revenue by expanding e-commerce and launching wholesale channels. - Built new distribution partnerships and expanded customer base across the U.S.

  • Sales Consultant at JFC International Inc. (Non-Food Division)
    Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos

    - Top ranked (#1) in new account volume in 2010. - Surpassed annual sales goals, increased new account revenue by 25%.