Sales Engineer
San Jose, CA 
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Job Description
Sales Engineer
Location:

San Jose, CA, US, 95112

For over 75 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality - from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology - and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Sales Engineerposition has theprimary responsibilityof designing-in company products with the objective of maximizing Murata's print position and gaining customer approvals. Also, identifies sales opportunities, documents clear strategies to capture design wins, and obtains customers' approvals.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from San Jose, CA

What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)
  • Maintains knowledge of customer applications and develops product promotion strategies that will maximize Company sales opportunities.
  • Educates customers regarding company product offerings/capabilities to maximize customer awareness and company opportunities.
  • Achieves design-in/print position by executing promotional strategies with assigned customers. Obtains customers' approvals on bill-of-materials (BOMs) and approved vendor lists (AVLs).
  • Documents and communicates sales opportunities and necessary actions within the organization to execute strategies utilizing company tools/resources like Salesforce.com.
  • Establishes, maintains, and/or strengthens relationships with customer design engineering staff. Initiates technical proposals to customer design engineering groups and individuals.
  • Provides each assigned account with sales materials, samples, samplekits, technology roadmaps, and promotional programs.
  • Awareness of, and rapid response to, customer problems making appropriate recommendations, and coordination of required company resources.
  • Prepares and presents customer technology roadmaps and related technical materials.
  • Directs and supports the customer approval/qualification requirements (e.g., PPAP, SCR).
Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities
  • Assists manager in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Supports initial response to, and resolution of, customer quality issues/returns.
  • Helps direct sales reps regarding company strategies, utilization of sales tools, and overall sales growth objectives.
What Is Required (Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with Knowledge of the electronics industry and products.
  • Two+ years of passive or active component sales experience.
  • Two+ years of tactical/strategic experience selling a diverse product lineup (components, modules, power supplies).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in communication and effective collaboration.
  • Facilitation skills to work with and among individuals from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.com or similar CRM.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, adaptability, and abilityto consistently handle ever-changing conditions.
How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science.
  • Previous manufacturing technical sales experience.
  • Marketing & market planning knowledge.
  • Knowledge of target market industries.
  • Previous experience using Microsoft SharePoint.
Other
  • Local and domestic travel.
  • Infrequent international travel.

Minimum Salary: $74,145

Maximum Salary: $115,241

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as competitive benefits.

Imagine the possibilities as a member of Murata'sinnovative global team.

Be an innovator - Join Murata!
Murata offers competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -M/F/Disabilities/Veterans

Additional Position Information:


Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto


pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
20+ years
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