Sales Account Manager - Texas Region

Ckd-USA-Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CKD USA Corporation is seeking an entrepreneurial Sales Account Manager for the Texas region to manage sales and develop relationships with semiconductor OEMs. You will leverage CKD’s U.S.

support network, drive new business, and grow existing accounts while maintaining long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of technical semiconductor or fluid power sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work from a remote sales office with 15–20% travel (including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Engineering degree would be a plus.
• 7-10 years of previous technical semiconductor and/or fluid power sales industry experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A strong history of customer development.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a remote sales office.
• Travel 15-20%, one time a year internationally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and drive increased sales by building and continuing rapport with existing semiconductor related OEMs.
• Grow existing OEM business in Texas market.
• Develop new contacts and sales with other semiconductor manufacturers in the region.
• Maintain and develop new relationships with customers.
• Use strong mechanical and sales aptitude to organize technical and product information for customer presentations.
• Generate management reports as scheduled, including market studies and analysis.
• Stay on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Technical semiconductor sales

Fluid power sales

MS Office

Customer development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Engineering degree would be a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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CKD USA is a Japanese owned company doing business in the United States for 40 years. We provide an extensive array of automation technology products, including pneumatic and electric actuators, directional control valves, vacuum components, air preparation, and process valves. Our components are found in a wide range of industries, from automotive and packaging to semiconductor and medical. CKD's products are specified in automation and machinery by OEMs and end-users globally. CKD’s distribution network, combined with unsurpassed product breadth, provides our customers with world-class solutions delivered anywhere in the United States.

CKD USA Corporation is looking for an entrepreneurial candidate in the Texas region. The Sales Account Manager is responsible for the management of sales and relationships with customers for the Semiconductor Business Unit utilizing CKD USA's current U.S. based support network. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven and capable of independently developing new business while maintaining long‑term customer partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain relationships and drive increased sales by building and continuing rapport with existing semiconductor related OEMs.
• Grow existing OEM business in Texas market.
• Develop new contacts and sales with other semiconductor manufacturers in the region.
• Maintain and develop new relationships with customers.
• Use strong mechanical and sales aptitude to organize technical and product information for customer presentations.
• Generate management reports as scheduled, including market studies and analysis.
• Stay on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Engineering degree would be a plus.
• 7-10 years of previous technical semiconductor and/or fluid power sales industry experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A strong history of customer development.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a remote sales office.
• Travel 15-20%, one time a year internationally.

CKD USA Corporation offers a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package.

CKD USA is An Equal Opportunity Employer. CKD USA does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or training. It is also CKD USA's policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Candidates applying for positions with CKD USA Corporation must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. CKD USA participates in the E-Verify program.