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Technical Account Manager, Pasadena, CA, OEwaves
Patrick McNamara

Job Description


The Technical Account Manager will be part of a team driving the revenue growth of company’s unique photonic and microwave product families worldwide. Successful candidate is a motivated and well-spoken professional capable of building good relations and achieve customer satisfaction with relevant experience in the photonic, fiber-optic component, or instrumentation industry. The Technical Account Manager will be responsible for following up with new leads, handling customer inquiries, and ensuring a smooth sales process that leads to closed sales and revenue targets. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:


·        Communicating with customers and Independent Sales Representative and Distributors.

·        Answering potential customers' questions and preparing quotations.

·        Understanding customers' needs and identifying sales opportunities.

·        Making outbound calls to potential customers and following up on leads.

·        Keeping up with product and service information and updates.

·        Creating and maintaining a database of current and potential customers.

·        Explaining and demonstrating basic features of products and services.

·        Interacting with operations, marketing/sales team to meet sales goals.

·        Staying informed about competing products and services.

·        Analyzing and qualifying new leads.

·        Closing sales and achieving sales targets.


Skills/Experience Requirements:


·        Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Communications, Technical related preferred) or related fields.

·        Minimum 2-3 years marketing or sales experience in a technology industry (Photonic, fiber-

optic, and/or RF/microwave preferred).

·        Excellent customer service/relations skills.

·        Great communication skills, both verbal and written.

·        Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

·        Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

·        Strong listening and sales skills.

·        Ability to achieve targets.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office or related software applications


US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.


Please submit interest via sales@oewaves.com

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