Job Advertisement for Inside
Sales Representative, Distribution (CHICAGO, IL)
February 26, 2010
Taiyo Yuden (USA) Inc.
produces surface-mount and leaded passive electronic components as well as
functional modules that incorporate active components. Product lines include
capacitors, inductors, ferrite beads, EMI filters, surge absorbers, resistors,
thermistors, piezo products, ferrite cores and magnets, resonators and LC
filters, functional modules and DC-DC converters, and LCD backlight drivers.
The Recordable Media Group offers high-quality CD-R and DVD-Rs.
Taiyo Yuden (USA) Inc. is a
wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese company. The US Company manages all sales,
distribution and related operations for North and
We offer Competitive Salaries and Comprehensive Benefits including medical,
dental and life insurance, 401K and paid vacation and holidays.
· Please only
apply if you have a bachelor’s degree.
· Please list
your salary range on your submittal. Cover letters without the salary range
will not be considered.
· Please submit
a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format. Resumes in any other format
will not be considered.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides comprehensive support for the Distribution Sales group in order to
achieve sales goals and the
highest level of customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides administrative sales support by responding to inquiries from distributors, end-customers and internal audiences in an efficient manner to ensure both customer requirements and the Company’s sales goals and objectives are met.
2. Provides support to Distributors, End-Customers and Distribution Sales Group by verifying and managing distributor pricing, obtaining requested technical information, ordering samples, and any other requests in a timely manner.
3. Engage in sales development by working with distributors and also directly contacting end-customers from an inside position. Develop relationships, request bills of materials, offer alternatives from Taiyo Yuden and work with distributor to provide quotations, obtain approvals and get orders.
4. Works with Distribution Sales Group to develop end-customer account base and set and achieve sales goals.
5. Provide support to Distributors and Customer by responding to all inquiries such as crossing lists of parts, quote requests, environmental information requests, and technical data requests.
6. Prepare sales data for analysis, opportunity identification, pro-active sales activities and reporting.
7. Interact with overseas subsidiaries to request information when needed.
8. Occasionally visit customers as needed, ability to travel overnight.
9. Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management.
10. Cross train on duties of Distribution Sales Coordinator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of sales concepts and customer service techniques.
2. Technical knowledge of electronic components and ability to cross competitor parts.
3. Knowledge of and skill in computer software programs (SAP, Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point).
4. Strong written and oral communication skills.
5. Strong follow up skills to achieve sales goals.
6. Ability to communicate with co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
7. Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
8. Ability to work independently with general supervision.
EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree;
and 3+ years experience as an inside
sales rep or sales assistant is required.