Vendor Lead Specialist

## Vendor Lead Specialist Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Richfield, Ohio, United States Of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR-023503
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* Who We Are:

** We are Newark, an Avnet Company, part of Farnell Global, the fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. 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.

Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element
14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
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* Job Summary:

** Combines inside sales/customer service and technical/systems knowledge to sell products, services and solutions to new and existing customers/account base through a variety of inbound and outbound multimedia communications leads, generated by: (telephone, email, fax, portals). Effectively develops, profiles, and manages vendor leads and incoming requests for assigned customers/and unassigned accounts. Promotes company options and solutions to customers on a regular basis.

Identifies sales opportunities to deliver focused market/brand solutions and quotes, to the customer resulting in increased market share, sales and margin for suppliers and maximizing value to the company. Consistently delivers revenue or profit that supports and drives the account/customer to meet financial sales metrics. This position requires collaboration with sales teams, teammates (BDR's) and specified vendors, in order to distribute and close leads in a timely manner.
** Principal 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, or seller to promote product offerings, services and capabilities for specified vendors
* 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 utilizing Sales Force.
* Effectively communicates with customers regarding current product information and solutions, through incoming vendor leads, and established portals.
* 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Job Level Specifications:
*** Acquired and applies working knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures to be proficient in all aspects of job.
* Performs functions semi-routine in nature and recognizes the need for occasional alternative solutions.
* Work is performed independently, with minimal supervision. Able to establish priorities and manage time to complete work.
* Collaboration with other departments or customers/teams may be required to perform role. May frequently respond to requests from others, internally or externally.
* Impact of decisions may affect the department. Errors may result in loss of time, resources and/or…