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Liang-Yin Kuo

Liang-Yin Kuo

Senior Account Manager
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein

Summary

A dedicated and self-motivated key account manager with over 10 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry, specializing in managing sales performance with an 80% focus on maintaining accounts and 20% on developing new business. Successfully led a US$9.2 million new business initiative, demonstrating expertise in key account management, problem-solving, and fostering client relationships. Skilled in driving sales growth, leading teams, and surpassing sales targets through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
5
5

Degree programs

Work History

Senior Key Account Manager

MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
03.2017 - 08.2024
  • Handling key accounts of worldwide famous headset/video conference brand such as HP/Poly, and GN Jabra, developed and executed strategic account plans for sustainable growth and profitability. (Ex. generated US$9.2 million in new business in 2022 and increased existing account sales over 100% during 2020-2022.)
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions for clients' unique needs.
  • Trained and mentored junior sales representatives, fostering culture of professional development.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, addressing concerns, and providing exceptional service.
  • Achieved or exceeded assigned sales targets consistently by implementing effective account management strategies and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities within the territory.
  • Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with clients, securing long-term business partnerships.

Project Manager

Solteam Incorporation
07.2013 - 11.2016
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Maintained company key customers, who are leading brands of Power Tool industry in overseas markets, including Milwaukee, DeWALT, BLACK+DECKER, and Hilti.
  • Developed business growth opportunities and work collaboratively with customer engineer & procurement, utilized innovative thinking skills and the ability of problem-solving.
  • Lead efficient cross-department communication in project development to greater project success, especially created company milestone of making the 1st power tool switch module project go into market, increased revenue gains. (2016)
  • Travel to China/USA frequently for customer visiting, built long-lasting customer relationship.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.

Project Manager

Meiloon Industrial Co., LTD
10.2011 - 06.2013
  • Developed customized speaker solutions by analyzing competitor products and customer specifications, effectively meeting business KPI targets.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and QC to optimize sample development, verification, and mass production, ensuring 100% on-time delivery for all major projects. (Travel to China often)
  • Regularly reported project progress, budgets, and technical challenges to senior management, maintaining alignment with strategic objectives and driving measurable improvements in project efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Silicon Photonics

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
09.2024 - Current

MBA - Technology Management

National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Thesis Paper: [Key Success Factors of Corporate Venture Capital in Semiconductor Field]

Post-undergraduate Second Degree in Science - Electronics And Photonics

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Completed Coursework: Semiconductor Processing, 2024
  • Completed Coursework: Python, FPGA, Arduino, and Photonics Lab, 2024

Bachelor of Applied Foreign Languages - Business And Technology English

National YUNTECH, Yunlin, Taiwan
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Internship Project Competition - Third Place Winner, 2011

Associate Degree in Languages - Major: English, Minor: German

Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
09.2004 - 06.2009
  • Study Abroad: English, 2006 winter vacation in New Zealand
  • Study Abroad: German, 2007 summer vacation in Germany

Skills

Relationship management

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Software

Python

Certification

[Tsmc-LIT/CMP Training] - [32hrs, Oct-19 to Nov-09, 2024]

Interests

Traveling

Interdisciplinary learning

REFERENCES

  • Prof. Huang, Shih Ping/ Biomedical EMBA CEO from NYCU/ Dept. of Technology Management, ksph@nycu.edu.tw · (03)571-2121 Ext.57524
  • Prof. Su, Hsin Ning/ AACSB CEO from NYCU/ Dept. of Technology Management, ningsu@nycu.edu.tw · 0918108268
  • Peng, Zhi Qiang/ CEO from UMC Capital, kris_peng@umc.com · 0921919972
  • David Lin/ Senior engineer from MediaTek, david-yh.lin@mediatek.com · 0980567211

Timeline

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University - Master of Science, Silicon Photonics
09.2024 - Current
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University - Post-undergraduate Second Degree in Science, Electronics And Photonics
09.2023 - 06.2025
National Chiao Tung University - MBA, Technology Management
09.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Key Account Manager - MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
03.2017 - 08.2024
Project Manager - Solteam Incorporation
07.2013 - 11.2016
Project Manager - Meiloon Industrial Co., LTD
10.2011 - 06.2013
National YUNTECH - Bachelor of Applied Foreign Languages, Business And Technology English
09.2009 - 06.2011
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages - Associate Degree in Languages, Major: English, Minor: German
09.2004 - 06.2009

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid
Liang-Yin KuoSenior Account Manager