Sales Manager

Avnet; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 132,500 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Family Support

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

Avnet is seeking a Sales Manager to lead individual contributor sales account managers and oversee the organization’s relationships with independent representatives and agents. The role involves strategizing and implementing business goals to drive sales growth. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience, including 2 years in a supervisory position. This position requires approximately 75% travel to customer sites. Competitive total compensation is offered, ranging from $132,500 to $190,000, based on experience and market norms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, including 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong ability to strategize and implement growth plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales account managers and develop business strategies.
• Monitor sales levels and provide coaching for team members.
• Create demand for products through technical market expertise.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Team Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Market Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

Manages individual contributor sales account managers or may manage the organization's relationship with independent representatives (non-employees), distributors, or agents; may also may carry a sales quota.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Strategizes, develops, implements, and monitors business goals, operating plans and budgets for top line sales, gross profit growth, and long term growth.
• Implements processes and procedures which facilitate organizational growth and profit objectives.
• Monitors sales levels for assigned region and targets areas for improvement.
• Prepares and monitors annual sales forecast to facilitate achievement of sales goals including Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews.
• Reviews business plans and Year to Date (YTD) performance with management.
• Provides coaching to team members and may make sales calls jointly to ensure optimum customer relationships.
• Provides leadership and management direction to assigned territory and sales support staff to include hiring, managing employee performance, training, and salary administration.
• Creates demand for products and services by applying technical market/product expertise to technology recommendations that position the company as the distributor of choice to customers and suppliers.
• Communicate value-added capabilities and services to customers.
• Establishes and coordinates weekly meetings for opportunity, registration and design reviews including quarterly business reviews with sales management.
• Maintains current knowledge of products, competitors, technology and customers in assigned product family.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Manages experienced, professional employees and/or supervisors; and/or manages large, complex technical and/or business support teams. Accountable for the performance and results of a team and/or department.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that affect direct reports and the workflow of the team/department. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Contributes to budget development and performance standards of department and direct reports.
• Assignments are defined in the form of objectives. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, business plans and independent judgment.
• Collaborates with team(s), customers/ clients, functional peer group managers and occasionally senior management. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Decisions may have impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in serious delays and considerable expenditures of additional time, people and/or financial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 6+ years including 2+ years of supervisory experience

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time to customer sites or attend training including some overnight travel.

Pay and Benefits:

• https://aux.avnet.com/OE2025/documents/2026-benefits-resource-guide-final.pdf (https://aux.avnet.com/OE2025/documents/2025-benefits-resource-guide-final.pdf)
• $132,500 - 190,000 total compensation range
• Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, geographic location, candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Position open until filled

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].