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Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Job Summary:
Entry level electrical/electronics engineer who, as a member of a sales team, helps to drive our design chain value proposition as indicated by registrations and design wins with customers engaged in innovative product design. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams from both customers and suppliers, providing pre- and post-sales support, and helping to deliver tailored solutions that contribute to business growth.
A willingness to relocate for career advancement is essential.Principal Responsibilities:
Technical Sales Strategy: Assist in the development of effective technical account penetration strategies within assigned markets, showcasing new products and technologies to current and potential customers.
Collaborate in supplier/customer design conversations, offering technical insights to support pre-component selection and solution development.
Customer Understanding & Relationship Building: Gain an understanding of customer needs related to products, technology, competition, design priorities and processes, and product life cycles.
Partner with established sales team members including account managers and other FAEs, to identify and cultivate relationships with technical decision-makers and influencers.
Technical Collaboration & Solution Design: Work alongside senior FAEs to identify customer design requirements from the system level to individual components.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to create and implement strategies that address customer design challenges.
Market & Product Advocacy: Promote supported product lines to the sales team and drive the adoption of recommended solutions that meet customer needs, boosting design activity, wins, and overall sales growth.
Deliver product-level sales training and align with the sales team to secure business opportunities.
Opportunity Tracking & Communication: Identify and monitor high-value design opportunities from concept to production, leveraging all available supplier resources to maximize success.
Develop compelling presentations and sales tools to enhance technical value and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders.
Opportunity Management: Manage opportunities from conception through new product introduction, maintaining clear communication with customers, sales teams, and supplier partners.
Assist in designing complete solutions considering product performance, lifecycles, and total costs aligned with customer expectations.
Continuous Learning: Attend internal and external technical training sessions to maintain and enhance technical certification and expertise.
Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
Job Level Specifications: General awareness of business, financials, products/services and the market. Developing basic knowledge of the industry and sales environment
Works within an assigned territory/account, product/services or sales process with limited complexity; typically assigned accounts/opportunities with limited size. Follows existing procedures and established sales processes to sell standard products/services.
Follow leadership's guidance on planning & managing resources. Has limited authority/opportunity to set and negotiate product/service terms.
Collaborates with internal team and support functions. Has some direct contact with clients; may work independently or partner with other sales professionals
Works within an assigned area or account base on small to moderately-sized accounts/opportunities with limited complexity.
Work Experience: Minimum experience required is typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification(s): Bachelors degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Pay and Benefits: - ;/li>
- $80,500 - $101,000 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
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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 .
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