EBV Elektronik
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet company, is one of Europe's leading distributors for semiconductor products with almost 900 employees. For more than 50 years, we have been making our customers and manufacturers successful - every day. How do we do that? Through our employees:
Passion and competence
Ownership and trust
Learning and growing
Diversified teams and strong individuals
For us, every job is much more than just a task.
The role combines sales, customer service and systems knowledge to sell products and logistics services to existing and new customers.
Main Responsibilities:
- Delivers solutions or finds new opportunities for a positive customer experience utilizing independent judgment and sales methodology.
- Initiates and answers sales inquiries directly from/to prospective and/or existing customers to promote product offerings, services and capabilities.
- Promptly and accurately responds to prospective or existing customer information requests.
- Monitors/follows up on sales activities throughout the process to meet or exceed customer requirements from initial contact to order fulfillment.
- Maintains and expands sales with existing accounts through a high level of customer service and customer knowledge (e.g., Distribution Total Available Market (DTAM), projects in pipeline, critical start dates).
- Working in a team environment, proactively coordinates sales efforts and strategies with internal resources such as product, materials, field sales and suppliers.
- Effectively communicates with customers regarding current product information and provides accurate and detailed pricing, quotes, and input on products and final solutions.
- Coordinates existing customer requirements for inventories, delivery lead time and unit prices.
What you need to be successful:
- German and English language working proficiency
- Passion for building long-term client relationships and working cross-functionally in a diverse team to achieve exceptional results
- Knowledge of programs (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel), fast typing and use of keyboard shortcuts is an advantage
- Ability to work individually and coordinate with a team for shared success in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
- Organizational skills and practical mindset
- Communicativeness
Work Experience & education:
- Previous work experience in sales or procurement is desirable
- Knowledge of logistics processes (preferred)
- High school diploma or higher
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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.
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Skills Required
- Working proficiency in German and English
- High school diploma or higher
- Organizational skills and a practical mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with a team
- Ability to build long-term client relationships and work cross-functionally
- Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel knowledge
- Fast typing and keyboard shortcut proficiency
- Previous sales or procurement experience
- Knowledge of logistics processes
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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.
