Sales Representative

KEMET Electronics Corporation

Founded in 1919 in New York City, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

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 of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

We are currently seeking a Sales Representative in the San Francisco Bay Area who will plan and carry out sales efforts at key OEMs through direct and distribution channels in North California and North Nevada.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently meet or exceed sales plans through strategic account management and growth initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key accounts, distribution partners, and targeted new customers.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to design in KEMET/YAGEO products and secure AVL/BOM approvals.
• Provide product training and support to distributor partners to drive product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
• Monitor market trends, communicate insights to management, and flag issues impacting sales objectives.
• Support the Pricing Analyst with strategic RFQs and competitive pricing opportunities.
• Maintain high service levels for existing customers while expanding business opportunities within current accounts.
• Coordinate with internal team such as Customer Service, Production, and Sale to align with customer needs, forecasting, and market vulnerabilities

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of previous sales experience with demonstrated track record of growth and interested in building upon their successful track record in sales
• Must be experienced with solutions-based selling and approach to solving customer’s problems
• Achievement driven; enjoys competitiveness and thrives on being the best and winning
• Have a “can do” attitude with a strong positive focus on sales; loves to be challenged
• Has an outgoing, dynamic personality and can build outstanding relationships

Location & Work Type

• Milpitas, CA - United States
• Full Time
• Travel - up to 30%
• The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$140,000, depending on experience.

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, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation.
40,000+ employees. 100+ locat