Sales Representative

Sales Representative

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: Are you passionate about pushing boundaries of what's possible/ We are committed to technological innovation and excellence in everything we do. KEMET, a YAGEO Group company is currently seeking a Sales Representative in the Orange County/San Diego area. This role will plan and carry sales efforts at key OEM customers through direct and distribution channels in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed assigned sales plans
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and distribution partners
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to design YAGEO products and obtain AVL/BOM approvals
• Train distribution partners on YAGEO products
• Inform management of market trends and risks impacting sales goals
• Support Pricing Analyst with major RFQ's
• Maintain high service levels for current customers
• Develop new opportunities within existing customers and identify/develop targeted new customers
• Build cross functional teamwork between customer service, production and customers

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or a minimum of 10 years of sales experience in passive components
• Minimum of five years of sales experience with a demonstrated record of growth
• Experience with solutions-based selling
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of the electronic components industry
• Achievement-driven and competitive mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and solve problems effectively

Location & Work Type:

• San Diego, CA or Orange County, CA United States
• Full Time
• The expected base salary range for this position is between $95,000-$125,000, based on experience.

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
• Worklife 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 sensorsour components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward. Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems. They move faster, last longer, reach fartherwith a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brandsincluding YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and moreinto one cohesive force for innovation. 40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors. #3 in MLCCs & inductors We don't just participate in the futurewe enable it.

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations. Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies. Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there's no ceiling for where you can go. Built-in purpose: You're not just part of the processyou're part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.