ABOUT HIROSE

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hirose, an organization that for almost a hundred years has been pioneering thousands of new connectors and defining industry standards in consumer electronics, industrial automation, high speed backbone computer infrastructure, automotive, and medical applications. A compact company of smart people, Hirose uses the talents of every employee to bring innovation to put big technology in small packages.

Position Summary

Reporting into the Senior Director of Sales for Northeastern North America, responsible for managing and directing all sales activities to increase sales and implement strategic corporate directives within the specified geographical region. Must be able to commute to Andover, MA office multiple times per week

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

· Develop strategies and direct sales activities towards selected target accounts.

· Recruit, train and manage regional independent sales representatives and Hirose direct sales personnel as assigned within a specific territory; (MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, NY, NJ, PA, WV, VA, DE, MD, ON, QC, NL, PE, NB, NS)

· Supervise or Prepare and submit sales activity reports on a timely basis including sales forecast, pipeline, and CRM projects.

· Manage Distribution sales activities at the branch locations within assigned territory; Must be onsite and in-person as needed

· Manage direct employees within specified territory or territories, including regular travel within their territories to evaluate performance.

· Direct selling strategy on key opportunities, including pricing, service, investment, risk, scheduling, in-person and remote meetings, and technical promotion issues to achieve successful design wins;

· Assist Industry Market Segment groups with sales and marketing activities as requested

· Conduct product exhibitions (technical shows) at OEM, CM and Distributor branch locations;

· Attend quarterly sales meetings and present territory updates

· Mentor and provide educational development for subordinates

COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Excellent presentation skills for customer and company meetings

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university.

· Minimum eight years sales experience.

· Minimum five years electronics industry experience.

· Minimum three years management experience preferred

· Strong organizational skills.

· Passport in good standing

SUPERVISION

Manage the regional sales team for the specific regions assigned, while providing guidance to coordinate the efforts of Reps, and other Hirose sales personnel as needed.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Normal office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will also need to travel to tradeshows and company events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hirose Electric Americas, Inc. may need to revise or change the essential and supplemental responsibilities of the position as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.