Global Strategic Account Manager–Cree

Job Location:   California.  

Job Description

The primary focus of this position is the development and management of Cree Lighting global, strategic account relationships in the western United States.  This role is end-user focused and successful execution will be measured by this person’s ability to identify and close global customers that are headquartered in the western United States.  Additionally, job execution will require formulation of and participation in the total go-to-market process: from product/marketing material development to the creation, and execution of business plans, establishment/achievement of sales targets for your assigned account(s) and distributor(s) and after the sale follow-up. 

This position will be responsible for driving revenue through business planning and customer/end user development, but will also require frequent and close collaboration with all field sales touch points domestically and abroad, marketing, product development, and customer service, while maintaining a relationship with; management/engineering personnel, applications personnel, production and manufacturing staff. 

This is a senior sales position that will not only require solid relationship and closing skills but will also need to build and drive an implementaiton plan with clients.

Overview

At Cree, we’re always on. We believe that meaningful change happens through sheer force of will and the determination of a team solving a problem, and we’re unafraid to kick down the door to make it happen. That’s how we inspired the LED revolution and continue to create brilliantly affordable, radically simple, uncompromisingly efficient solutions that transform the way we experience light. From inventing America’s best-selling light bulb to commercializing the brightest lighting-class LEDs, our vision isn’t just to cultivate a thriving business – it’s to better the world. And we don’t take no for an answer.

Be part of what’s next. Join our growing multi-billion dollar start-up, named a 2014 MIT Technology Review “50 Smartest Company,” to revolutionize energy efficiency and transform the way we experience light.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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