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We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.\nWorking at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!\nApplicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.\nJob Description\nWho We Are\nAvnet's team of Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and Technical Sales Engineers (TSEs) help startups and established OEM companies adopt the latest technologies required to differentiate their products, get to market quick, and disrupt industries.\nIn partnership with our suppliers, we are enabling customers to develop products that will change the world - from autonomous vehicles to consumer drones and more.\nWe do Demand Creation for our suppliers by advocating their new products to our OEM design engineer customers.\nWho You Are\nYou are passionate about technology, love helping people, and seek to learn, grow, and be challenged in a fast-paced technical sales environment. Combining engineering expertise with business acumen is where your talents come alive. 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You will be educated on the features and benefits of our suppliers’ products and then be expected to advocate those products to our OEM customers to win design sockets.\nResponsibilities\nQualify new opportunities through a combination of research and customer interactions\n\nUnderstand the customer’s business model, cost constraints, design goals, and decision criteria\n\nDevelop win strategies that leverage unique supplier MCU/MPU technology to differentiate the customers' end product\n\nDetermine the competitive landscape and how to position our supplier’s solutions effectively\n\nPresent solutions that align customer requirements with our supplier’s industry leading devices, tools, IP, and partner ecosystem\n\nCollaborate with Avnet technical and sales teams to maximize Avnet's impact with the customer\n\nTrack and report metrics that measure and improve demand creation metrics\n\nDevelop, maintain, and grow Avnet's relationship as technology partner with both customers and suppliers\n\nJob Qualifications\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience\nHW Design experience\n\nUnderstanding of system block diagrams for target verticals, including MCU/MPU/CPU, memory, power, timing, sensors, protection, communication and other IC devices.\n\nDesire to do technical sales in a customer facing role\n\nSome familiarity with embedded systems and/or datacenter architectures\n\nUnderstanding of the hardware and software development process\n\nFamiliar with startup lifecycle from raising funds to product launch\n\nStrong leadership, organization, time management, and business strategic planning skills\n\nExcellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written) and experience delivering technical presentations with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel\n\nSelf-motivated and drive to attain demand creation goals and quotas\n\nWork Experience:\nTypically 5+ years with BSEE or equivalent.\n\n Education and Certification(s):\nBSEE degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.\n\nDistinguishing Characteristics:\nPosition requires the ability to regularly travel to customers within Northern California and N. Nevada, but focused on the Bay Area OEMs.\n\nPay and Benefits:\nhttps://aux.avnet.com/OE2026/documents/2026-benefits-resource-guide-final.pdf\n\n$155,000 - 190,000 total compensation range\n\nPlease 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.\n\nPosition open until filled\n\nWhat We Offer:\nOur 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.\nGenerous Paid Time Off\n\n401K and Pension Plan\n\nPaid Holidays\n\nFamily Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance\n\nLong-term and Short-term Disability Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account\n\nEducation Assistance\n\nEmployee Development Resources\n\nEmployee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs\n\nBenefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.\nThe 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.\nAvnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. 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