Overview
Work Location: This role is open to applicants residing in any of the following EMEA countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, or Serbia.
We are looking for a Market Segment Manager Aerospace & Defence responsible for increasing demand creation, revenue and gross profit for Avnet Silica in the assigned area of responsibility in EMEA.
This role is responsible for the development of a given Vertical Market Avnet Silica wants to further develop and will focus on the individual End Market Sub Application which generate the highest growth potential for Avnet Silica.
Responsibilities
- Develop the Go-To-Market-Plan for Aerospace & Defense
- Coordinate and work together with the related regional Aerospace & Defence Team to implement the plan at target customers
- Clear understanding of market trends and requirements to identify fast growing target sub segments. Defining the target customers base (Customer Explorer) in alignment with Aerospace & Defence segment.
- Work out potential solutions for these sub segments in close cooperation with the Specialist and Technology Team.
- Align with the Supplier Development Team on the supplier focus
- Providing Biz Cases and ROI analysis
- Driving the activities in alignment with Sales & Technical Teams. Joint customer visits at defined target customers to drive strategic approach
- Build up or extend relationships to key decision makers in the relevant End Markets / Sub Segments. Understanding the Macro Environment and the ECO-System
- Sharing best practice and success stories to multiply success. Providing technical articles / interviews
- Participation on fairs and seminars to understand market developments
- Close contact to relevant standardization committees
- Identify new and fast growing markets which Avnet Silica should invest on
- Develop and align the Go-To-Market-Strategy and Investment Plan
- Coordinate regional Aerospace & Defense Team and support in day2day (dotted-line)
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (M.Sc. / B.Sc or equivalent)
- 7+ years' experience preferably within a sales and development driven environment in the electronics and semiconductors industry
- 4+ years' experience in a technical support role (FAE) or R&D role (preferably software and hardware related)
- Semiconductors product and hardware / software engineering in-depth knowledge
- Strong relationship attitude at all levels
- Excellent facilitation abilities (presentations, meetings, workshops, etc.) and communication skills
- Good verbal and written English
- Skilled in using MS Office, Project Management tools and SAP based design registration module
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
- Hybrid working model
- A supportive multicultural team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal
- A strong open-door policy
- An environment where you will have the tools and opportunities to further your career
- Paid holiday, plus