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Hamamatsu Corporation

Sales Engineer

san jose, CA

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Sales Engineer – RemoteHamamatsu, one of the world's largest suppliers of advanced light detectors and detector systems for industrial, scientific, and commercial applications, has an immediate opening for a Sales Engineer. Our customer base is remarkably diverse; we serve Fortune 100 firms, top research labs, and innovative startups as well. Hamamatsu's mission is to improve the welfare of society through the advancement of photonics technology.Job Responsibilities:The Sales Engineer is responsible for following up on leads contact, supporting ongoing projects, and looking for new opportunities within the semiconductor industry. The process involves understanding customer's technical and business needs, communicating them internally to find solutions, while qualifying the business opportunity.Proactively pursue new business with new or existing customers by identifying potential customers and promising opportunities and driving them toward a successful design win and close.Focus is on semiconductor industry technical sales support. This is a fast growing market and position involves contributing toward existing and new projects to deliver growth.Develop quarterly plans to drive sales activities; Proactively determine how to get to the next step in the sales process of needs discovery, qualification, proposal, handling objections and closing the saleBecome proficient with photonics technology and their applicationsTerritory and Account Management; Manage existing opportunities of over $1m per year.Required Qualifications:BS Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or related disciplineThree years' experience functioning in an engineering role with significant customer interface and with a proven track record of solving customers complex problems.Intermediate level skills with Microsoft OfficeAbility to transport yourself to and from appointmentsPreferred Qualifications:4 years' experience in photonics industry2 years inside sales experience1 year application support for technical OEM salesExperience with Customer Resource Management SoftwareExperience with international business developmentExperience with Lotus NotesPay Range The target base salary for this role at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 - $190,000 (including commission). Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and qualifications. Benefits Hamamatsu offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Insurance, Vacation/Sick/Personal Time, and Retirement Plans. Referral Tier: 2This position may require working with, or exposure to goods and information that may be subject to the jurisdiction of the US State Department ITAR regulations and the Commerce Departments CCL.Hamamatsu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at or by email at Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.It is the policy of Hamamatsu Corporation not to sponsor immigration visas for employment applicants.

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