Strategic Connector Sales Manager

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera-AVX Components Corporation is seeking a drivensales professional to develop new customers and products within our Connector Division, focusing on commercial, industrial, medical, and high-reliability components for electronic systems. You will collaborate with operations, development engineering and customers to identify needs leading to design approvals and new business for Kyocera-AVX.

You will present technical capabilities to OEMs, 3rd party reps, and distribution partners to promote

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent work experience required (preferably STEM).
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience/aptitude required.
• 5 years of experience in technical marketing/sales of electrical components preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at the channel and customer level.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ of the time within the Americas; infrequent international travel may be required.
• Experience in public speaking and conducting sales presentations.

Responsibilities

• Meet / exceed assigned sales goals and ensure maximum gross margins are achieved.
• Plan and organize personal technical sales strategy by maximizing the return of time investment for the territory/area.
• Tracking, monitoring and communicating the status of project and design activities.
• Develop, continually enhance and solidify long-term customer relationships.
• Provide product training for sales representatives and distribution sales teams.
• Keeping current with the latest electronic components and connector technology.
• Increase market share and search out other venues for market growth and expansion.
• Working with K-AVX account managers, distribution partners and OEM customers to develop solutions.
• Analyzing customer application requirements and working with Development Engineering to determine product and project feasibility.
• Support the development of product and program implementation plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

B.S. or equivalent in STEM

Job description

Kyocera-AVX Components Corporation is seeking a drivensales professional to develop new customers and products within our Connector Division, focusing on commercial, industrial, medical, and high-reliability components for electronic systems. You will collaborate with operations, development engineering and customers to identify needs leading to design approvals and new business for Kyocera-AVX.

You will present technical capabilities to OEMs, 3rd party reps, and distribution partners to promote