PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This qualified individual will have the responsibility to oversee all KYOCERA AVX business within their designated territory. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a manufacturer’s representative team, relationship management with all key customers and the development of new business/current business by promoting all of the KYOCERA AVX passive product lines.

Additionally, they will report to and assist the Area Director of Sales to coordinate and support operational functions and activities as needed, including but not limited to booking reports for OEM & POS, bid and RFQ management reports, as well as cost management and forecasting. Facilitating visits by product marketing, FAE’s and management to key customer decision makers is also a key responsibility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors sales booking performance against master plan and forecast on a month-to-month basis for both direct and POS sales.
• Act as liaison between marketing and sales, manufacturing, authorized reps, distributors and customers.
• Set goals and establish measures to improve on time delivery performance.
• Maximize Kyocera-AVX position as leader in customer service to increase sales and profitability.
• Resolve customer service issues, elevate within marketing and operations as needed.
• Improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Maximize new design wins on leading edge products.
• Have consistent interface with global colleagues for establishing global strategies.
• Oversee daily management of supply chain programs such as consignment and SMI.
• Track all contract awards based on award quantities compared to actual orders.
• Construct and execute an ongoing plan of action to carry out Kyocera-AVX’s marketing strategy and broad sales plans.
• Be an active participant in customer negotiations.
• Support sales efforts of key distributor partners within the territory of responsibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering is required
• Minimum of ten (10) years demonstrated experience related to Sales, Product Management and Customer Negotiations.
• Prior experience Managing a sales team is a plus.
• Strong background in interpersonal and communication skills; global account management; sales systems; data acquisition and analysis; and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage and interact with a diverse organization of Manufacturer’s reps, Customer Service Representatives and Marketing teams.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills with an ability to develop relationships at all levels with customers, representatives and Kyocera-AVX personnel.
• Ability to communicate and travel up to 40% of the time and able to handle $30M + in revenue.
• Building and maintaining relationships at all key customers in both procurement and engineering.
• Be able to present market and sales knowledge to Kyocera-AVX Senior Management on a quarterly basis.

EEO STATEMENT:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.