Avnet

Category Manager - Commercial Interconnect

Avnet • $90K — $120K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032Hybrid
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in business development or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis.
  • Knowledge of market trends and customer needs in commercial interconnect products.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned brand products and solutions.
  • Execute strategic growth plans for assigned accounts with value-added solutions.
  • Identify demand for products and enhance customer engagement through seminars and training.
  • Analyze customer program impacts and communicate results to account managers.
  • Maintain knowledge of competitors and technology in the market.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with field suppliers.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • 401K and Pension Plan.
  • Family support programs including Paid Leave and Adoption assistance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee wellness and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Identifies opportunities for business expansion in support of the customer sales strategy. Develops and maintains the business relationship by providing solutions for defined account(s) in a product line, to achieve the identified strategy and business financial objectives.

Will define and execute product and supplier strategy. Responsible to develop relationships with suppliers, customers and Avnet sales team in order to identify growth opportunities.

Will analyze data from multiple sources to ensure product is profiled at competitive prices to drive market share gains and increased revenue/profitability. Will be market/technology expert for assigned categories. Will work jointly with Avnet standard products asset team to execute product investments.

Highly desirable: Market knowledge and experience with commercial interconnect products.

Principal Responsibilities:
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for brand product, technology solutions and/or offerings for assigned customers.
  • Responsible for the execution of the strategic customer growth plans and business relationships in assigned account(s) by providing value added solutions.
  • Identifies and creates opportunity demand for products, coordinating the supporting seminars, training and resource awareness to assigned customers, and that drives growth plan success in the targeted accounts.
  • Performs analysis and reports results of various program impact for identified customer(s) notifying the account manager of success, issues and future growth plan strategies.
  • Maintains and drives trending knowledge of products, competitors, technology and customers in the assigned supplier product market.
  • Identifies and maintains field supplier relationships.
  • 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.


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.

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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.

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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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