Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
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.
We are looking for experienced Account Manager to support our sales activities in Slovakia, so if you see yourself being part of leading multinational technology distribution team, we are looking forward to meet you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for key customers, building strong, long-term relationships.
- Regularly visit clients and maintain close contact to understand their needs and challenges.
- Proactively propose solutions tailored to customer requirements and business strategies.
- Develop and execute action plans for key accounts, tracking sales progress and results.
- Collaborate with internal teams and partners to maximize customer value and drive sales growth.
- Prioritize customers and opportunities with the highest potential.
- Analyze customer activities and results to identify new opportunities and improve performance.
- Manage profitability by monitoring margins and minimizing losses.
- Participate in negotiations of contracts and projects for medium and key accounts.
Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Slovakian language
- Experience in key account management or B2B sales.
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work closely with customers.
- Proactive approach, creativity in proposing solutions, and ability to advise clients.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to plan actions and track results.
- Independence in decision-making while collaborating effectively with the team and partners.
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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.
Skills Required
- Fluency in English and Slovakian
- Experience in key account management or B2B sales
- Strong relationship-building skills and customer focus
- Proactive approach and creativity in proposing solutions
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to plan actions and track results
- Ability to make independent decisions while collaborating with teams and partners
Avnet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avnet and has not been reviewed or approved by Avnet.
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
