Field Sales Representative

<h1><b>Position:</b></h1>Field Sales Representative<h1><br><b>Job Description:</b></h1><div><div><p><span><span>Richardson RFPD is looking for an experienced Field Sales Representative I</span><span>I</span><span><span> </span>for our </span></span><b><span>Minneapolis</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>MN</span><span> </span></b><span><span>market. </span></span><b><span>Richardson RFPD, an Arrow Company, is a specialized electronic </span><span>component</span><span> distributor providing design engineers with deep technical </span><span>expertise</span><span> and localized global design support for the latest new products from the world’s leading suppliers of RF, Wireless, IoT and Power Technologies. </span></b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardsonrfpd.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSHARI.BROCK%40arrow.com%7Cc7815c4e504a4d38e2dc08dbf20b0a72%7C0beb0c359cbb4feb99e5589e415c7944%7C1%7C0%7C638369901455997732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HiiKa21vcn54MfOl6194XbIf7rnQaacv4jdWi0%2FtSmY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://www.richardsonrfpd.com/</span></span></u></a><span><span>   </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a Field Sales Representative<span> </span></span><span>I</span><span>I</span><span>, you will engage with customers across<span> </span></span></span><span><span>our </span></span><b><span>Minneapolis, MN</span><span> </span><span>and Kansas City</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>KS<span> </span></span><span>markets</span></b><span><span><span> </span>to</span><span><span> </span>create demand for our suppliers’ products. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What You Will Be Doing:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Define critical markets and new customers in the assigned sales territory, plan strategy and develop all key relationships to ensure<span> </span></span><span>strong foundation</span><span><span> </span>for solution selling. Maintain and promote relationships with customer contacts who may be<span> </span></span><span>determining</span><span><span> </span>design opportunities and deal with existing business challenges. Ensure customer satisfaction as it pertains to supply chain management and other value-added services. Requires experience interacting with vendors and customers in a technical and engineering environment. Extensive understanding of pricing programs and models within the electronics industry.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Requires comprehensive ability to develop strategic plans for all assigned accounts, sell and market full set of<span> </span>Richardson RFPD</span><span><span> </span>offerings incorporating in-depth knowledge of<span> </span></span><span>Richardson RFPD’s</span><span><span> </span>key supplier lines. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must be able to prepare comprehensive internal quarterly business reviews (iQBR</span><span>), presenting strategic plans and implementation steps to grow sales, demand creation and improve customer service. Ability to lead regular QBRs with major customers that unlock<span> </span></span><span>additional</span><span><span> </span>sales opportunities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Must be able to promote and sell the value add, supply chain, and full life cycle programs offered by<span> </span>Richardson RFPD</span><span>. Requires<span> </span></span><span>proficiency</span><span><span> </span>in sales tracking systems, SalesForce.com, Oracle Establish and ability to build relationships with key suppliers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>This job profile requires the assignment and participation in a sales compensation plan. A portion of OTE will be variable and tied to specific sales-related goals as set forth by Arrow (70/30 spilt). </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What We Are Looking For:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Typically requires a </span><span>4</span><span><span> </span>year</span><span> degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience as a manufacturer representative or distributor in RF/Microwave and power electronics semiconductors and IP&E sales is a key advantage.  </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Work Arrangement:</span></b><span><span> </span></span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Fully Remote in </span></span><b><span>Minneapolis, MN </span></b><span>or</span><b><span> Kansas City, KS</span></b></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>What’s In It </span><span>For</span><span> You:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span><span>At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. </span><span>That’s</span><span> why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>401k, With Matching Contributions </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Paid Time Off (including<span> </span>sick</span><span>, holiday, vacation, etc.) </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Tuition Reimbursement </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Growth Opportunities </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>And more! </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span>#LI-LH1</span></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1><b>Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:</b></h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>$84,300.00 - $160,603.17<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.</span><span> </span></p><h1><br><b>Location:</b></h1>US-MN-Minnesota (Remote Employees)<p style="text-align:inherit"><br> </p>Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company’s request and sole discretion.<h1><br><b>Time Type:</b></h1>Full time<h1><br><b>Job Category:</b></h1>Sales<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>EEO Statement:</b></h1><p style="text-align:left"><span>Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. </span><a href="https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/ARELUS/documents/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPolicy_UnitedStates_2024-1713302215740.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(Arrow EEO/AAP policy)</a></p><p><br><i>All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies</i>. <i>We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.</i></p><p></p><p><i><span>In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</span></i></p>

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