Avnet

Account Manager

Avnet • $120K — $150K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in field sales or a related area.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Understanding of customer growth strategies and profit drivers.
  • Basic knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics.
  • Proficient in sales management processes and metrics analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main liaison for customers to ensure high satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Build strategic relationships to align with customers' business goals.
  • Lead critical customer engagement and planning sessions.
  • Analyze customer operations to enhance their service solutions.
  • Facilitate joint planning to secure customer commitment on strategies.
  • Conduct regular reviews to monitor progress against revenue targets.
  • Manage customer pipeline data to spot and act on improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401K and Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Education Assistance for professional development
  • Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Field sales executive focused on customers to achieve revenue and margin goals in assigned accounts. Identifies customer needs and applies company's value proposition to drive sales growth and improved profitability. Develops strategic relationships and aligns customer and business goals, creating and managing a business and execution plan for shared success among the customer, vendor partners and the company.

Principal Responsibilities:
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for the customer interface to the company's resources that drives and supports high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, as measured in surveys and share of wallet.
  • Develops strong, strategic relationships with customer(s) to identify and leverage the customers' business goals, growth strategies and profit drivers to deliver the appropriate business value proposition sales solution strategy.
  • Provides leadership and guidance in critical customer planning and engagement.
  • Performs critical customer analysis to identify and leverage the partner's marketing programs to achieve growth in their customer's solutions capability.
  • Engages customer(s) in joint planning that integrates the company's services, programs and supplier partnerships securing customer commitment for the development of a comprehensive investment in strategies that advance the company's market position, entanglement and financial goals
  • Conducts regular business reviews with assigned accounts to track progress toward revenue and growth goals and owns execution of business plan.
  • Maintains and monitors pipeline and metrics for assigned customers, performs analysis and identifies improvement opportunities.
  • Supports supplier's strategies by aligning solutions with customer to maximize profitable growth, and customer expansion.
  • Prioritize customers and opportunities with greatest potential for success.
  • Closely manages profitability by minimizing profit leaks and maximizing gross profit.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Job Level Specifications:
  • Developing expertise of business, financials, products/services, the market, or account needs. Expanded knowledge of the industry, markets and sales processes; broadens sales capabilities. Further develops an understanding of the range of products/ services that the organization and its competitors sell and that assigned customers purchase.
  • Works with moderately complex territory/ assigned accounts, products/services, sales or account management processes. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results. Solves sales problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using sales experience, judgment and precedent.
  • Works independently within an assigned territory/account base with moderate sized accounts/opportunities. Has flexibility to set and negotiate terms within defined parameters; is beginning to plan own territory or account approach.
  • Collaborates with internal team, managers and support functions. Has direct contact with clients.
  • Impacts own sales quota and that of others; works within a defined territory or account list and to guidelines and policies.


Work Experience:
  • Minimum experience required is typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.


Education and Certification(s):
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.


Pay and Benefits:
  • https://aux.avnet.com/OE2026/documents/2026-benefits-resource-guide-final.pdf
  • $120,000 - 150,0000 total compensation range
  • Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, geographic location, candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
  • Position open until filled


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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet's ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs - from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401K and Pension Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Development Resources
  • Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs


Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

About Avnet

Avnet is a global technology solutions provider with an extensive ecosystem delivering design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We transform ideas into intelligent solutions, reducing the time, cost and complexities of bringing products to market. For nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

Avnet Careers

Join Avnet, a global leader in electronic components and services, where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. We offer a world of opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those just beginning their careers. At Avnet, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our team members with the opportunities they need to become industry leaders.

Work You’ll Do

At Avnet, every job is a chance to grow and innovate. We are committed to helping the world's most ambitious companies achieve their digital transformation goals. Our team is at the forefront of the technological sector, driving innovation and excellence in everything from supply chain management to design and manufacturing solutions.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Become part of a team that thrives on diversity, professional growth, and creativity. Avnet’s culture is built around the idea of expanding what’s possible, offering a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields. Our professionals enjoy a dynamic work environment where their skills are constantly sharpened, and their careers can flourish.

Innovative Work

Avnet encourages a culture of innovation and leadership, where your ideas can help shape the future of technology. Work alongside over 15,000 dedicated professionals globally, at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation.

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Future-proof your career with Avnet! We provide unmatched training, development, and certification support to help you reach your professional goals. Our leadership and diversity training ensure that you have the tools to succeed and lead in your field.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or an internship, Avnet offers a range of options. Explore employment opportunities that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players.

Benefits and Culture

At Avnet, we understand that job satisfaction extends beyond the office. That’s why we offer competitive benefits designed to promote health, well-being, and financial security. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment of open communication and mutual respect, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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Learn more about Avnet
Size
14,500 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
-$76.2 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
NASDAQ
AVT
* Ladders Estimates

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