Product Specialist - West Coast

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the
world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and
fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems.
The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and
information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone
and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and
military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and
industrial applications.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our
main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both
our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies.
Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global
organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every
employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively
impact the business.

Summary:

This position is responsible for promoting the Basics product lines to the
American market, setting strategy and direction for the product line to develop
sales and profitability by developing new business opportunities in the region.
This role will own new business opportunities in America and ensure the
coordination with Sales, Business Development and Engineering to win new
business opportunities.

The ideal candidate must be versatile, with a good blend of business acumen,
technically savvy and be a quick learner with the ability to manage new
responsibilities in a very dynamic environment.

This role is not eligible for a Relocation benefit.

Responsibilities:

identifying new sales leads, target accounts, and target applications
proposing appropriate solutions along with business proposal (example -
quotations)
assisting all relevant stake holders on a sales campaign
developing relationships with the sales and FAE and the customers
having an in-depth understanding of solutions offered and applications
served
promoting and advocating the BU within the sales organization
providing guidance to the engineering, marketing and management on upcoming
market trends, competitive threats, etc. etc.
assist the relevant Product Line Managers with planning, managing, promoting
the product line through the various product life cycle
assist the web developers, and marketing teams with relevant information to
help promote the Business Unit and its solutions; also, attend trade shows
develop business plans for new product investment

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a technical Engineering
discipline
At least 5-years of experience in a sales, product marketing or business
development role for an I.T. Telecom / Automotive / Interconnect industry
Extremely important to have a "can-do" attitude. Need to have
willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to get the job done
Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to build
rapport, internally and externally
Highly self-motivated with strong work ethic
Excellent written and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Willingness and ability to travel domestically, minimum 20%

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity
Employer" Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
or National Origin