Avnet · 20 hours ago
Technical Sales Engineer - AMD/Xilinx
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expAvnet is a global technology distributor and solutions company that focuses on helping customers succeed with innovative technologies. The Technical Sales Engineer will engage with startups and established customers to leverage Xilinx solutions, develop strategies, and collaborate with technical teams to drive business growth.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsHardwareInternet of ThingsSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Qualify new opportunities through a combination of research and customer interactions
Understand the customer’s business model, cost constraints, design goals, and decision criteria
Develop win strategies that leverage unique Xilinx technology to differentiate the customers' end product
Determine the competitive landscape and how to position Xilinx solutions effectively
Present solutions that align customer requirements with Xilinx’s industry leading devices, tools, IP, and partner ecosystem
Negotiate customer commitment to adopt Xilinx solutions
Collaborate with Avnet technical and sales teams to maximize Avnet's impact with the customer
Track and report metrics that measure and improve sales performance
Work with Xilinx marketing and factory experts to improve their product offering
Develop, maintain, and grow Avnet's relationship as technology partner with both customers and Xilinx
Qualification
Required
Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained
Position requires the ability to regularly travel to customers within the pacific northwest territory
Preferred
Experience in a technical sales role
Some familiarity with embedded systems and/or datacenter architectures
Understanding of the hardware and software development process
Familiar with startup lifecycle from raising funds to product launch
Strong leadership, organization, time management, and business strategic planning skills
Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written) and experience delivering technical presentations with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Company
Avnet
Avnet is a global technology solutions compnay.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$550M2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2018-05-08IPO
Leadership Team
Phillip Gallagher
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Youngblood
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
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