Distribution Development Representative

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KEMET Electronics Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Boston, Massachusetts

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage the overall strategy and business performance with distribution partners to grow a specific account base. Collaborate with internal teams to support customer design efforts and conduct quarterly business reviews.

Qualifications

You have a BS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, with previous sales experience being a strong asset. You demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

PowerPoint

Electrical Engineering

Job Description

KEMET Electronics, a YAGEO Group Company

With over 100 years of technological innovation, we 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

KEMET Electronics / YAGEO Group is seeking a Distribution Development Representative in the Boston, MA area to support the New England market. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within the high‑tech sales environment. It is ideal for individuals looking to advance into broader sales responsibilities. 

You will experience a fast‑paced environment and gain exposure to cutting‑edge technologies—many of which the general public never sees. Our customers design a wide range of electronic products, including robotics, missiles, medical devices, drones, and AI systems. This position focuses on managing the overall strategy and business performance with our distribution partners. You will begin with a small account base to cultivate and grow. In addition to account management, you will learn YAGEO Group’s product portfolio and applications to support customer design efforts. You will gain insight into customer design cycles, supply chain processes, and sales strategies while working closely with internal teams such as Field Application Engineers, Product Managers, Customer Service, and Sales Managers. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet or exceed revenue, design activity, and other performance goals. 
  • Collaborate with the sales team to establish a Distribution Territory Strategy.
  • Maintain accountability with internal teams, customers, and distributors regarding commitments and objectives. 
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with distribution branches. 
  • Build and strengthen relationships with distribution partners and customers. 
  • Provide quarterly territory market updates to distribution account managers. 
  • Identify and develop new customer engagements.   

    Required Qualifications 

    • BS in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
    • Previous sales experience is an asset.
    • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
    • Ability to lead and moderate meetings.
    • Demonstrated analytical and proactive problem‑solving skills.
    • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint emphasized).

                Location & Work Type

                • Boston, MA – United States
                • Remote
                • Travel - 25%
                • Exempt - The salary range for this role is up to $100,000, based on experience.

                This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

                YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information,  marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

                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
                • Work–life 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 sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
                Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
                They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside.

                Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into 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 future—we enable it. 

                Why Work at YAGEO Group?

                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 process—you’re part of the progress.

                YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

                Learn more at https://www.yageogroup.com/. #FollowUs for updates!
                #Electronics #Innovation #TechCareers #WeAreHiring

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                KEMET Electronics Corporation

                KEMET is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative electronic components that empower the technologies of tomorrow. With over a century of expertise, KEMET is recognized for its unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and advanced solutions that meet the rigorous demands of a wide range of industries. KEMET KEMET’s product portfolio includes capacitors, magnetics, sensors, actuators, and electro-mechanical devices, tailored to serve industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, industrial, and renewable energy. KEMET solutions are grounded in advanced materials science and cutting-edge manufacturing, ensuring performance and sustainability at the highest standards. Over the decades, KEMET has established itself as a trusted partner to Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, providing critical components for electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and advanced driver-assistance technologies. In the aerospace and defense sectors, KEMET has a proud legacy of delivering high-reliability solutions that meet stringent performance, durability, and safety requirements for mission-critical applications. KEMET operates with a customer-centric approach, supported by a global network of research and development facilities, manufacturing plants, and sales offices. As a subsidiary of YAGEO Corporation and part of YAGEO Group, KEMET leverages shared expertise and resources to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in the electronics industry. YAGEO Group, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a global leader in electronic components, delivering reliable, innovative solutions for diverse industries. Leveraging the strengths of YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors, we provide industry-leading resistors, capacitors, inductors, magnetics, and sensors that drive advancements in automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial sectors. Our mission is to forge sustainable partnerships by harnessing our gl
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