
Technical Distribution Sales Manager
Littelfuse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $88,500 - $137,100 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Build and maintain strong relationships within Distributors at all levels and across multiple functional areas.
- Create, track, and follow up with LF and Distributor personnel on demand creation focus account distributor programs.
- Support and grow the LF distribution sales channel within the region.
- Primary interface for Branch Managers, Product Managers, and sales personnel/reps for key distributors in order to gain maximum mind share.
- Establish and execute on mutual growth objectives with distributors driven by effective training programs such as NPI (new product introduction), design reviews, and quarterly business reviews.
- Link sales and branch FAEs to maximize multi-technology demand creation and sales, Support and maintain LF’s Distributor Registration program.
- Understand distributors requirements and recommend suitable electronic components (circuit protection, switches, power semiconductors, sensors, relay, and circuit breakers).
- Collaborate with distribution Field Application engineering teams to ensure customer needs are met.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.
- Communicate product features, benefits, and technical specifications effectively.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, forecasts, and customer interactions.
- Prepare reports for management on sales performance and market conditions.
- Quotation support and follow up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
- Proven experience in technical sales, preferably in electronic components.
- Strong understanding of electronic circuits, components, and applications.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel 50% to distribution branches within your region.
- Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems.
- Knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Problem-solving mindset and customer-oriented approach.
- Presentation and Public Speaking to groups in branch setting.
- The ability to maintain effective working relationships with Sales teams, local Sales Reps, Channel Partners, Product Managers, Technical Marketing, Marcom and Corporate functions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
- Paid time off and 11 holidays
- Flexible and remote work options
- $950 Lifestyle Spending Account
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)
- Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
- Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical saleselectronic circuitselectronic componentscircuit protectionswitchespower semiconductorssensorsrelayscircuit breakersdemand creation
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsproblem-solving mindsetcustomer-oriented approachrelationship buildingcollaborationtrainingpublic speakingorganizational skills