4 Local Businesses jobs in Greentown

**Who We Are:**
We are Newark, an Avnet Company, part of Farnell Global, the fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.
We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
**Job Summary:**
Business Development position is focused achieving revenue and margin goals in the test and measurement accounts. Identifies vendors needs and applies company's value proposition to drive sales growth and improved profitability. Develops strategic relationships and aligns suppliers and Newark's business goals, creating and managing a business and execution plan for shared success among the supplier, and the product specialists and sales teams.
**Principal Responsibilities:**
+ Serves as the primary point of contact for the supplier interface to the company's resources that drives and supports high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, as measured in surveys and share of wallet.
+ Develops strong, strategic relationships with supplier, to identify and leverage the seller's business goals, growth strategies and profit drivers to deliver the appropriate business value proposition sales solution strategy.
+ Provides leadership and guidance in critical vendor strategic planning and engagement, with the sales center and outside teams.
+ Performs critical product analysis to identify and leverage the partner's marketing programs to achieve growth in their suppliers' products and solutions.
+ Engages venders in joint planning that integrates the company's services, programs and supplier partnerships securing customer commitment for the development of a comprehensive investment in strategies that advance the company's market position, entanglement and financial goals
+ Conducts regular business reviews with suppliers to track progress toward revenue and growth goals and owns execution of business plan between the two companies.
+ Maintains and monitors pipeline and metrics for supplier product lines, performs analysis and identifies improvement opportunities.
+ Supports supplier's strategies by aligning solutions with the center of excellence and OAM's to maximize profitable growth, and customer expansion.
+ Prioritize customers and opportunities with greatest potential for success.
+ Closely manages profitability by minimizing profit leaks and maximizing gross profit.
+ Conducts monthly and quarterly business reviews with key personnel at supplier and Newark/Avnet.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Job Level Specifications:**
+ General awareness of business, financials, products/services and the market. Developing basic knowledge of the industry and sales environment
+ Relies on manager to provide planning & manage resources. Has limited authority/ opportunity to set and negotiate product/service terms.
+ Collaborates with internal team and support functions. Has limited direct contact with clients; may work independently or partner with other sales professionals
+ Works within the assigned supplier space, with a medium level of technical complexity.
**Work Experience:**
+ Minimum experience required is typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent.
**Education and Certification(s):**
+ Bachelors degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
**Distinguishing Characteristics:**
+ Ideally looking for a minimum of 5 years sales experience.
+ High level of business maturity and professionalism.
**What We Offer:**
Our 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.
+ Generous Paid Time Off
+ 401K and Pension Plan
+ Paid Holidays
+ Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
+ Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
+ Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
+ Education Assistance
+ Employee Development Resources
+ Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.
The 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.
Avnet 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. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at .