Sales Representative

KEMET Electronics Corporation

We at KEMET, A YAGEO Group Company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets.  Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators-from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range electromechanical device and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

KEMET, a YAGEO company, a world class leader in passive electronic components, offers our customers, across all global industry segment, the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, along with an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions. Our vision is to be the preferred supplier of electronic component solutions demanding the highest standards of quality, delivery, and service.

We're looking for a driven and customer-focused Sales Representative to join our team and manage strategic OEM and distribution sales efforts across parts of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key OEMs and distributors
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and customers
• Drive growth through cross-selling and upselling to existing accounts
• Lead regular customer and distributor reviews, including QBRs
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to design in YAGEO products and gain AVL/BOM approvals
• Deliver product training to distributor partners
• Support Pricing Analyst with strategic RFQs
• Provide market insights to management to support planning and strategy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
• 3+ years of proven B2B sales experience with a strong record of success
• Passion for winning—motivated, competitive, and achievement-driven
• A dynamic communicator and natural relationship builder
• Comfortable with consultative, solutions-based selling
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; able to craft compelling presentations
• Skilled at problem-solving, time management, and multitasking
• Eager to grow with a global leader and contribute to a high-performance sales team
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated/standing) for extended periods

Location & Work Type

• St. Louis or Kansas City, MO - United States
• Full Time
• Travel - 40%

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information,  marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What we offer 

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork 

• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement 

• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship 

• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives 

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs 

• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies 

About YAGEO Group 
We don’t build the final product. 
We build what makes it possible. 

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward. 
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems. 
They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside. 

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGE