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.