Manager, Sales/Marketing

Arrow Electronics, Inc., a Fortune 200 Company (rank 140), is one of the world's largest electronics distributors, and one of Fortune Magazine's 'Most Admired Companies'. Arrow Electronics is a global provider of electronics components, computer products, technical solutions and supply chain management services to some of the most successful companies around the world.

Our Advantage business, located in Eden Prairie, MN currently offers an excellent opportunity for a Sales and Marketing Manager to join its team. Reporting to the General Sales Manager of the Branch, this position oversees a Sales/Marketing Team, and works closely with other team managers toward accomplishing the direction set by the GSM and his management.

Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team of Sales/Marketing Representatives, including attracting & retaining talent, assigning objectives, developing and coaching, and managing performance
- Ensure optimal team performance by assisting to remove obstacles
- Establish the sales/marketing rep team's direction, and represent branch in conjunction with other managers in customer/supplier interaction
- Take key role in developing and implementing annual business plans and sales territory management
- Enhance managerial relationships with key internal/external contacts
- Participate in other strategic Arrow projects as assigned

Qualifications:
- 3+ years' experience in sales or product management experience in the electronics industry;
- Previous management experience or Crossroads graduate;
- Effective negotiations skills;
- Ability to learn quickly;
- Strong Interpersonal Communications (verbal/written), Organization, Prioritization, and Problem-Solving skills;
- Familiarity using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook);
- Demonstrated ability to manage employees to objectives, and in delivery of appropriate constructive feedback;
- Proven ability to develop and maintain influential relationships at all levels within the organization, and with the customer/supplier community;
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Arrow's systems and products an asset;
- OEM or CM knowledge/experience an asset;
- College degree preferred;

We know that it takes dynamic and talented people to run a global business like ours. With a commitment to shared leadership, Arrow offers an environment that fosters growth and development, through collaboration with our co-workers, customers and suppliers. Our team at Arrrow is working toward a common goal -- success for Arrow and our partners.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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