Petroleum National Sales Manager–Cree

Now is your chance to join the revolution!

Are you inspired by fast decision making, constant innovation, and passionate people?  How about a “startup” culture with the resources of a 20+ year-old, one billion-dollar Company?

Cree is a fast growing semiconductor company that is driving the LED lighting revolution.  We are a market leading innovator of LED chips, components, modules, and fixtures as well as transistors for wireless and power applications.  We do not accept the status quo.  We innovate and pioneer.  We invent barrier-breaking technology with no compromises. 

Cree brings the most groundbreaking products to market and sets the industry standards through our commitment to innovation.  If you like being first to market with the highest quality products, keep reading…

We currently have an opening for a Petroleum National Sales Manager within our Lighting Sales group. This is a remote position.  The ideal candidate will be centrally located in Texas. 

This is a rare opportunity to gain a position into one of the most respected and fastest growing semiconductor manufacturers in the world.  In an industry that is expected to double in size over the next 10 years, this is a great opportunity. 

Summary:
The primary purpose of the National Sales Manager is to initiate, develop, and maintain relationships between our larger national accounts,  Petroleum Representatives, , distributors, and specifiers, and our company. This individual will be self-motivated, require a technical aptitude. Lighting knowledge and experience in the Petroleum vertical are preferred.  Excellent communication skills and experience in National Account development are critical components to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Increase the sales and specifications of our lighting products with National and Regional Accounts in the US.
  • Develop logistic strategies using our representative and distributors to support these accounts.
  • Develop new customer relationships including end users, distributors, A&E firms and enhance relationships with existing customers
  • Establish a contact list, for this account base.
  • Work cohesively with our internal support structure to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • To communicate regularly with our internal support group with such items such as:  activity, list management follow up necessities, account management, lead generation and/or other items determined VP Sales and Marketing.
  • Use Salesforce.com to keep activities current.
  • This is a traveling position, estimated travel 60%, therefore must be able to plan and organize efficient travel schedules to maximize trip productivity.
  • Other activities are necessary, determined by the VP of Sales.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Four year college degree or university program certificate; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Strong technical background desired.
  • Experience with HID Lighting or LED Lighting Industry preferred.

In return for your expertise, Cree offers a challenging work environment, along with a competitive compensation package. We offer a combination of group health and welfare plans and options to our employees to meet their personal needs. In addition, we offer a 401k Plan, Quarterly Incentive Cash Compensation Plan, Life Insurance, Educational Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and an On-Site Fitness Center, just to name a few.

Visit our website www.cree.com/careers and apply online today!  If we think you have what we’re looking for, a member of our Recruiting Team will contact you directly.

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