Senior Director of Sales, Photonics

Job Qualifications

• Understands photonics and possesses thorough technical knowledge of photonics, transceivers, optical networking.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to tailor advanced quality tools training to all levels of the organization.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong financial and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management of continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

Job Qualifications (continued)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related area; MBA and EE preferred; 10-15 years’ experience preferred or a combination of education, experience and/or training with 10+ years in photonics specifically.
• Prior contract manufacturing sales experience highly preferred.

Job Qualifications (continued)

• KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Job Qualifications (continued)

• Understands photonics and possesses thorough technical knowledge of photonics, transceivers, optical networking.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to tailor advanced quality tools training to all levels of the organization.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong financial and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management of continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

Job Qualifications (continued)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related area; MBA and EE preferred; 10-15 years’ experience preferred or a combination of education, experience and/or training with 10+ years in photonics specifically.
• Prior contract manufacturing sales experience highly preferred.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement a sales strategy, which contributes to the corporate sales strategic direction.
• Develop trust with customer or potential customer.
• Understand the Jabil selling process: Prospecting; Pre-approach-planning the sale; Approach; Need Assessment; Presentation; Meeting Objections; Gaining commitment; and Follow-up.
• Qualify new potential customers with guidance from Sr. Management, Sector VP’s, and Business Development.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction and good client relationships.
• Develop an understanding of the workcell and business unit strategies as it pertains to sales.
• Work closely with Business Development, Operations, and legal groups for quote and contract development.
• Knowledge of SalesForce and its use to target new customers.
• Provide regular updates to VP of sales and marketing team on the execution of the strategy.
• Forecast Development and Accuracy: Prepare timely forecasts for the sales department. Provide expense budgets when required. Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
• Technical Responsibilities: Create customer /product penetration strategies and the deployment of such for new accounts. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to enable development of services and operational capabilities to support new customers and business opportunities. Develop RFQ analysis and present formal presentation to customer; ensure key financial measures are achieved within each quote, including profitability and RONA targets. Promote Jabil’s capabilities, footprint and services to new customers. Lead commercial negotiations with new customers. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications (continued)

• KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Job Qualifications (continued)

• Understands photonics and possesses thorough technical knowledge of photonics, transceivers, optical networking.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to tailor advanced quality tools training to all levels of the organization.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong financial and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management of continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

Job Qualifications (continued)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related area; MBA and EE preferred; 10-15 years’ experience preferred or a combination of education, experience and/or training with 10+ years in photonics specifically.
• Prior contract manufacturing sales experience highly preferred.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $234,500 - $422,100.

Benefits

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.