Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager – Level I (Chicago)

Salary: BOE

Industry: Electronic Components / Manufacturing

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, 401(k) with match, bonus plan.

Location: Chicago, IL [In-Office with regional travel]

Required Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant sales experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and multi-tasking skills; proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Interest/knowledge related to electronic engineering for OEM products is a plus; Japanese language skills preferred (not required).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for customer visits; regional travel required.
• Physical: ability to work at a computer, attend on-site meetings, and travel; generally “Medium Work” up to ~5 lbs occasionally.

Responsibility

• Drive sales growth and profitability within an assigned territory; meet targets/KPIs and manage forecasts, reports, and quoting.
• Identify and pursue opportunities (quoting, demand creation); implement strategic sales plans; monitor bookings/billings to ensure recovery actions when needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned accounts, including technical presentations, specifications, project coordination, and securing design wins.
• Build long-term, solution-oriented relationships; conduct regular customer visits and communications.
• Collaborate with engineering, technical support, manufacturing, distributors/sales reps, and supply chain to fulfill customer needs; ensure timely follow-ups.
• Track market trends, competitors, and opportunities; contribute in sales meetings with field feedback.
• Coordinate globally with overseas counterparts; submit detailed contact reports within 48 hours of engagements.
• Deliver sales/technical presentations; support new product introductions, reference designs, and design-in activities with marketing/engineering.

This posting is a summary and not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements.