New Business Developer–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 New Business Developer within our Sales group. The ideal candidates will be located in the following regions: Chicago, Minneapolis, DC/Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Miami, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix.

Summary:
The New Business developer position is ideal for a driven aggressive hunter who is confident in his or her abilities to close deals which will provide opportunity to make significant commission potential.  Success in the new business developer role is ultimately measured by the amount of revenue generated from their respective marketplaces.

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

  • Opportunity development in collaboration with key channel partner (80%)
    • Identify warm leads and opportunities from key channel partner and develop them through the sales process from prospect to proposal to closed business to repeat customer
    • Develop and provide proposals that articulate ROI and defined value to prospects (IRR, NPV, TCO)  by utilization of Cree centric sales tools such as ecoinsight, excel, PPT conduct baseline lighting end user audits to develop basic project scope and bill of materials
  • Account management (20%)
    • Active account development and planning with key partner personnel
    • Customer support &  channel management
  • Training and presenting
    • Product and technology training to customer (end user) and channel partner groups that compliments the value of Cree LED in the market place
  • Reporting – Must be able to manage selling and market activities with minimal supervision by using tools such as Outlook, Salesforce.com
  • Travel within assigned geographic territory only (no overnights required)

Requirements:

  • Two years of business to business sales experience and Currently Top Performer in Peer Group
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • Entry-level to 2 years of sales experience
  • Experience in leveraging warm leads, LinkedIn, email, and other tools to initiate relationships with business partners.
  • Ability to gain trust and develop relationships quickly
  • A proven individual producer who enjoys working in a fast paced environment 

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.

Compensation & Benefits: Base salary + uncapped commission + car allowance + lap top +phone+ expense report+ home office expenses + full benefits + equity incentive program. Potential 1st year earnings could be between $50,000 – $70,000.
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