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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 Sales Representative in the Milpitas, CA area to support the Northern California market. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within the hightech sales environment. It is ideal for individuals looking to advance into broader sales responsibilities. 

You will experience a fastpaced environment and gain exposure to cuttingedge technologies—many of which the general public never sees. This individual will be responsible for driving business growth by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, identifying new sales opportunities, and promoting KEMET's broad portfolio of electronic components. The Sales Representative will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to understand application requirements, provide technical product solutions, and deliver exceptional customer service while supporting the company's strategic sales objectives.

Key Responsibilities

•  Meet or exceed sales plans.
• Develop relationships with key accounts and distribution partners. 
• Work with engineering and supply chain personnel at key accounts to design in KEMET and gain approval on AVL/BOM’s. 
• Train distribution on all KEMET/YAGEO products. 
• Keep management informed of trends in market and advise any adverse issues which may impact ability to reach agreed upon goals.
• Support Pricing Analyst with major RFQs. 
• Build intra-company teamwork between Customer Service/Production and the needs of the customer. 
• Assess marketplace for vulnerabilities in development of targeted Customer opportunities. 

Required Qualifications 

• BS in Electronic Engineering or BS in Electrical Engineering
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiently 
• Minimum 3 years of previous sales experience with demonstrated track record of growth and interested in building upon their successful track record in sales 
• Must be experienced with solutions-based selling and approach to solving customer’s problems 

Location & Work Type

• Milpitas, CA – United States
• Travel - 25%
• Exempt - The salary range for this role is up to $140,000, 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.

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