Account Executive-San Jose

Are you ready to experience the difference? Plexus Corp. provides comprehensive product development and manufacturing services to Fortune 500 companies in the medical, networking/datacom, high-end computing, industrial and commercial electronics industries. At Plexus you will work with knowledgeable employees in a global spirit of cooperative teamwork, integrity and drive. We provide quality products and services to such customers as GE, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Unisys, Siemens, and Texas Instruments. Together we will take our customer’s cutting edge products from concept to completion and quickly move them into the marketplace using services such as product design, state-of-the-art prototyping, testing, volume manufacturing and higher-level assembly. At Plexus we take pride in our employees and our services. Join our team today and experience the difference that Plexus has to offer. Plexus is currently seeking an Account Executive who will be responsible for selling all of Plexus' services and for meeting new business development revenue goals for accounts in the wireline/wireless (networking) market sector, utilizing professional sales techniques and focusing on target accounts that fit the Plexus customer profile by using good territory and time management skills. Additional Responsibilities:Bring qualified opportunities to the organization.Work with the business development staff to follow-up on all leads in a timely manner.Report on high-level opportunities.Support the day-to-day needs of the potential customers.Manage cross-functional operational team members to assist in booking business.Present Plexus Corp. in a professional manner.Balance daily sales activities to ensure that the revenue needs of Plexus Corp. are met.Attain adequate training to become a “technical” Plexus sales professional.Utilize the CRM tool.Support trade shows as required.Build a relationship with customer’s decision-makers.Utilize active listening skills to determine the customer’s “real” needs, wants and likes, and then fashion and present a Plexus Corp. solution that results in new or increased revenue. REQUIREMENTS
To be qualified for this position candidates’ must have:Previous Tier 1 or Tier 2 EMS / contract manufacturing experience is strongly desired.Experience in supply chain/operations in an electronics manufacturing environment with emphasis in business development.A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business or in a technical field, or equivalent industry experience is required.Experience selling consultatively required.Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must have solid operations and costing/quoting knowledge, as well as good contract negotiation skills. APPLY: Experience the difference and apply at www.plexus.com today! All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Plexus Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.