Regional & Account Manager

Littelfuse; Chicago (IL); On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Littelfuse, a diversified industrial technology company, seeks a Regional & Account Manager to grow our UK & Ireland business. The role blends technical engagement with commercial account management, requiring collaboration with engineering teams, customers and distribution partners to identify opportunities and drive design wins.

The candidate should have a strong technical background, 5+ years in electronics or related fields, and the ability to travel regularly to cover the UK & Ireland

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electronics or related technical industry.
• Engineering/technical background in electronics or power electronics.
• Experience in a customer-facing role such as Field Application Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager or Key Account Manager.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Understanding of complex sales cycles and/or design-in/design-win processes.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow key customer accounts across the UK & Ireland.
• Build relationships with engineering, technical, procurement and senior stakeholders.
• Understand customer applications and identify opportunities for Littelfuse solutions.
• Drive design wins and new business across Littelfuse product technologies including Protection, Switches, Sensors and Power Semiconductors.
• Manage opportunities from early technical engagement through to revenue.
• Work closely with distribution partners to develop pipeline and grow business.
• Partner with Field Application Engineers, Product Management, Sales and Marketing teams.
• Stay close to customers and market trends through regular travel across the region.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer-facing

Travel-ready

Engineering background

Job description

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

Littelfuse is looking for a Regional & Account Manager to grow and develop our business across key accounts in the UK & Ireland. This is a customer‑facing role combining technical expertise with commercial account management, where you will work closely with engineering teams, customers and distribution partners to identify opportunities and drive design wins across Littelfuse’s technology portfolio. We are looking for someone with a strong technical or engineering background who enjoys working with customers and can turn technical challenges into business opportunities.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and grow key customer accounts across the UK & Ireland
• Build relationships with engineering, technical, procurement and senior stakeholders
• Understand customer applications and identify opportunities for Littelfuse solutions
• Drive design wins and new business across all Littelfuse product technologies including Protection, Switches, Sensors and Power Semiconductors
• Manage opportunities from early technical engagement through to revenue
• Work closely with distribution partners to develop pipeline and grow business
• Partner with Field Application Engineers, Product Management, Sales and Marketing teams
• Stay close to customers and market trends through regular travel across the region

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in electronics, electrical engineering, semiconductors or a related technical industry
• Engineering or technical background, ideally in electronics, electrical engineering, microelectronics or power electronics
• Experience in a customer‑facing role such as Field Application Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager or Key Account Manager
• Ability to build strong relationships with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Understanding of complex sales cycles and/or design-in/design-win processes
• Experience with electronics distribution is a strong advantage
• Good understanding of the UK & Ireland electronics market
• Experience in aerospace, defence, medical or data center markets is a plus
• Strong commercial mindset, proactive approach and willingness to travel
• Fluent English required

Location & travel:

• UK-based
• Approximately 75% travel across the UK & Ireland
• Car allowance according to local policy

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, We Own The Outcome – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute.

Benefits:

• competitive compensation and benefits
• performance-based incentives
• flexible work arrangements
• development opportunities

Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.