Cree/Durham, NC
Summary:
This position will work within the field sales and marketing organization to drive new business opportunities by targeted region and strategic account territory with a goal of rapid business expansion. Provide customer input and commercial voice for product marketing and the operating groups to drive leading responsiveness to a global customer base. Leverages technical application expertise, sales analytics tools, product introduction initiatives and market programs to identify and drive growth opportunities as a member of field sales.
Responsibilities:
Actively manage key growth segment territories/accounts with purpose to expand sales activity through new opportunity development.
Assist to drive and close business opportunities in conjunction with field sales and channel partners such as assigned agent/distributor groups.
Generate and maintain a key sales metrics dashboard including tracking quotations and key pipeline activities.
Assist in identification and planning of industry relevant events such as tradeshows, technical conferences and customer events on a global scale.
Maintain and update relevant market data, website information and competitive intelligence.
Provide technical support as warranted by the customer to assist design-in developments or resolving technical issues.
This role will include communication, quotation and price coordination, order approval, coordination of strategic business discussions and relationship building.
Manage key customer and Cree data portal activity. Requirements:
Demonstrated sales, business development, or product management skills in a technical product area.
Minimum of 3-5 years experience within a technical business field
Excellent computer skills to effectively track leads, and to prepare sales data and forecasts. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM and forecasting tools.
Effective communication skills both externally and internally to develop strong relations with customers, partners, peers and Cree marketing and operational teams.
Strong attention to detail while effectively managing time and multiple priorities
Able to develop and translate strategic direction into meaningful tactical action plans
Ability and desire to grow into increased roles and responsibilities in field sales and marketing
Preferences:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Material Science, strong technical aptitude
Experience in semiconductor or electronics industry in a commercial role (sales/marketing, product management, field applications engineer, etc.)
Practical use and implementation of Salesforce.com
Planning and forecast skills with knowledge of account development strategies.
Work well in a dynamic, fast changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimum supervision
About the Company
At Cree, we're always on. We believe that meaningful change happens through sheer force of will and the determination of a team solving a problem, and we're unafraid to kick down the door to make it happen. That's how we inspired the LED revolution and continue to create brilliantly affordable, radically simple, uncompromisingly efficient solutions that transform the way we experience light. From inventing America's best-selling light bulb to commercializing the brightest lighting-class LEDs, our vision isn't just to cultivate a thriving business - it's to better the world. And we don't take no for an answer. Be part of what's next. Join our growing multi-billion dollar start-up, named a 2014 MIT Technology Review "50 Smartest Company," to revolutionize energy efficiency and transform the way we experience light.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type: Permanent
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