• ​​​​​​​Santa Clara, California
• Electronics Parts/ Semiconductors
• Annual salary: Up to $125,000
• Full Time regular employee
•  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
•  New

Job Description

Position
Technical Sales Representative – Electronic Components

Summary
A global leader in aluminum electrolytic capacitors is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for its West Coast office in San Jose, California. As the U.S. subsidiary of a top-tier Japanese manufacturer, the company supplies a wide array of high-performance products—including conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors and electric double-layer capacitors (EDLC)—to electronic device manufacturers across the United States. The position is focused on providing technical sales support, promoting products, and developing long-term customer relationships in the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Essential Duties

• Manage technical sales activities and serve as the primary contact for clients in the electronics manufacturing sector
• Conduct client visits to gather technical requirements and offer tailored capacitor-based solutions
• Promote and support a range of products, including:
  • Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
  • Conductive Polymer Aluminum Solid Electrolytic Capacitors
  • Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLC)
• Coordinate with overseas engineering teams (Japan, Taiwan) to support customer projects
• Provide technical assistance from the design-in phase through mass production
• Travel to customer sites across the West Coast region (CA, OR, WA, AZ)
• Prepare proposals, technical documents, and CRM-based reports
• Represent the company at trade shows, product demos, and technical seminars as needed

Working Hours, Working Style

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
• Hybrid: Up to 1 remote workday per week (subject to business needs)

Working Location

• San Jose, California (on-site required with occasional regional travel)
• Please note: No relocation assistance provided. Candidate must be able to relocate or commute independently.

Salary / Benefit

• Annual salary: Up to $125,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Annual bonus: Equivalent to one month’s salary (typically paid in December)
• Annual salary review based on performance
• Health insurance: ~90% company-paid
• 401(k) with company matching
• Business trips and training opportunities in Japan

Holidays

• Weekends and U.S. federal holidays off
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and special leave in accordance with company policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of B2B sales experience in the electronics or semiconductor industry
• Technical background in electrical or electronic engineering strongly preferred
• Experience with electronic components manufacturers or distributors (e.g., Murata, TDK, Taiyo Yuden, Panasonic, Nidec, Elematec, ROHM, etc.) is highly desirable
• Strong presentation, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically as required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship available under specific conditions)

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