Distribution Global Accounts Manager

Murata Electronics

Carrollton (TX)

Hybrid

USD 117,000 - 195,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working schedule

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement on approved prog

Flexible/spending accounts

Job summary

Murata Electronics is seeking a Distribution Global Accounts Manager to lead Americas and global distributor relationships. You will coordinate corporate and regional interactions, drive reviews, and align cross-regional strategies to optimize sales and market position.

The role requires building senior-level relationships, developing data-driven distributor plans, and guiding global marketing and promotion initiatives. Domestic travel is expected with a hybrid work setup across multiple U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years' relevant sales experience, marketing, distribution, or account management in electronics/technical industries.
Strong global awareness and cultural sensitivity across regions and cultures.

Responsibilities

Own Americas and global distributor relationships; primary Murata contact for corporate and regional interactions.
Lead distributor business reviews covering sales, inventory, forecasts, and growth opportunities.
Coordinate global account strategy and align stakeholders across regions for consistent execution.
Develop relationships with key decision-makers across distributor organizations and Murata leadership.
Develop and implement data-driven distributor business plans to maximize sales and profitability.
Lead global marketing strategy alignment, co-op planning, and new product introductions with distributors.

Skills

Global account mindset

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Distribution Global Accounts Manager

Location

Carrollton, TX, US, 75007
Atlanta, GA, US, 30339
San Jose, CA, US, 95112
Schaumburg, IL, US, 60173

For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality - from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology - and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Distribution Global Accounts Manager maximizes Murata's sales, market share, and strategic alignment with assigned global distribution account(s). This role serves as the Americas Distribution Key Account Manager for assigned distributor(s) as well as the Distribution Global Accounts Manager across Murata regions.

This role owns the distributor relationship in the Americas, leads corporate-level engagement, coordinates global account strategy, contributes to the development of global distribution strategies and best practices, drives performance improvement, and aligns stakeholders across regions to support growth and consistent execution globally.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Atlanta, GA; San Jose, CA; Schaumburg, IL; or Carrollton, TX

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Own the Americas and global relationship for assigned distributor(s), serving as the primary Murata contact for corporate and regional interactions.
Lead regular distributor business reviews covering sales performance, POS/POA, inventory, forecast, performance measures, improvement areas, and strategic growth opportunities.
Lead global account coordination for assigned distributor(s), aligning relevant sales, product, marketing, and operational stakeholders across regions to establish common priorities, identify cross-regional opportunities, and support consistent strategy and execution while recognizing regional market and operational differences.
Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers across the distributor's global and regional organization, coordinating appropriate Murata executive engagement while supporting effective regional and local relationships.
Develop and implement data-driven distributor business plans to maximize sales, profitability, growth, demand creation, and Murata's global market position.
Coordinate commercial, operational, and strategic matters with appropriate internal stakeholders.
Lead global marketing strategy alignment, annual co-op planning, new product introduction, digital promotion, demand creation, and market-development initiatives with assigned distributor(s).
Monitor key business and operational performance indicators and drive actions to improve account performance.
Leverage global and regional distributor data and business analytics to identify market trends, growth opportunities, performance gaps, and actionable insights.

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

Identify and coordinate cross-regional growth opportunities with assigned distributor(s), including new customer development, strategic product growth, application and product promotion, and other demand-creation initiatives.
Identify cross-regional support requirements and facilitate alignment and execution across the global organization.
Share best practices across regional teams and identify opportunities to improve common processes, tools, and approaches that support effective global distributor management and execution.
Provide market intelligence, customer insights, competitive information, and distributor business condition updates to Murata leadership, and facilitate sharing of relevant account intelligence across regions.
Support escalations related to supply chain, logistics, quality, inventory, contracts, programs, and customer concerns.
Serve as the lead facilitator and meeting manager for key distributor engagements, including global, regional, executive, and strategic business reviews, ensuring alignment, clear ownership, and timely closure of action items.
Directs cross-functional sales projects.
Performs other job-related responsibilities and duties that may be assigned.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
7 + years' relevant sales experience, marketing, distribution, account management in an electronics-related or technical industry.
Strong global awareness and cultural sensitivity, adapting communication and engagement approaches to effectively build alignment across regions, cultures, and organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse global organization, with strong global awareness and sensitivity to regional business practices and cultural differences.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account strategies and business plans.
Advanced negotiation and consultative skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
Strong business and financial acumen, including data analysis, sales analytics, forecasting, inventory, customer and product performance, and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions, business units, and geographic regions.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, including experience leading executive-level meetings and business reviews.
Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize multiple strategic and operational requirements.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Seven or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience in sales or marketing at a manufacturer or distributor of electronic components.
Knowledge of electronic component distribution, marketing, product promotion, and account development.
Experience with global account management, distributor management, or multi-regional customer coordination.
Previous budgetary responsibility, project management experience, or management of co-op marketing programs.
Ability to work effectively across a variety of cultural backgrounds and an understanding of Japanese business principles.

Other

Frequentdomestic and periodic international travel.

California Salary depending on location

Salary Min $117,473

Salary Max $194,711

We consider various factors determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as competitive benefits.

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