Mar 20

Job: Sanyo Solar, Account Manager/sales – San Jose, CA

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This job listing comes from JETAANC member Robert Zerner (Nagano ’99-’01):

Account Manager/sales position at SANYO Energy (USA) Corporation

Sanyo’s HIT solar technology leads the industry in efficiency and
performance, and illuminates Sanyo’s “Think GAIA” vision of creating
products we need to live in harmony with the Earth.

Based in San Jose, California, Sanyo is seeking to hire an Account Manager /
sales position as we grow in 2009.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage current customer relationships and participate in development of strategic planning, including development of sales forecasting, price negotiation, maintaining shipping schedules etc.
  • Analyze and report on key market trends including competitive analysis, sales history, market trends etc.
  • Participate in development and delivery of product presentations to corporate customers
  • Collaborate with other sales, marketing, and policy staff to ensure strategic alignment while developing processes and tools to improve department performance and total customer experience
  • Attend trade shows and industry conferences
  • Various reports/analysis as necessary
  • Some domestic travel may be needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors’ degree in Business, Environmental Studies or related; MBA or M of IR preferred
  • 1-3 years’ experience in sales, product/strategic planning or similar, preferably in the PV industry, with an electronics manufacturer or other multi-national corporation
  • Deep understanding of international economics, solar market trends, markets and share development etc.
  • Must possess very strong quantitative, written and verbal skills
  • Must be comfortable presenting information to internal management as well as large groups of people
  • Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously within significant time constraints
  • Motivated, creative thinker with very high attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a cross-functional, multi-national environment
  • Japanese speaking ability is a plus but not required; English fluency is required
  • Commitment to working in the renewable energy field

If you’re interested in applying for this position, contact Robert Zerner, SANYO Energy (USA) Corporation.
rzerner at gmail dot com


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