Marketing Trainee

The Role -

Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Marketing Trainee to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY.

The successful candidate will support and enable the success of the product line, be an expert on all products under their umbrella, including the comprehension of features, benefits, and applications, key account and strategic customers, costs and pricing, sales opportunities, competition, market conditions, manufacturing methods (and opportunities).

The key responsibilities of the Marketing Trainee include, but are not limited to:

Product:

• Identify and execute on monthly order goals assisting sales in order closure
• Target and implement cost reduction programs
• Identify and prioritize new product needs and opportunities
• Maintain technical expertise on product line
• Manage strategic inventory releases to maximize profit and sales

Pricing & Profitability:

• Review incoming margins daily, driving actions as needed
• Meet margin expectations for both orders and revenue
• Establish and maintain pricing guidelines
• Provide pricing for corporate contracts, maximizing both share and profit
• Create and track cost estimates on new product

Sales Channel:

• Lead pricing decisions that maximize Amphenol share and profit
• Develop and identify channel strategy with distribution and OEM sales teams
• Interface with distributors and distribution sales team to maximize Amphenol share of the shelf
• Support training efforts for both direct sales and distribution teams

Promotion:

• Utilize mar-com team to develop content across web, print and multi-media platforms
• Develop regular promotional plans for product line
• Consistently review competitor promotional positioning
• Regularly visit key customers

Main areas of concentration include: the United States, Europe, and Asia.  Specific areas of focus may change and will be assigned by the Product Line Manager.

Salary: $60,405.80 - $64,000

Location -

• Sidney, NY
  • 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
  • 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY

The Person -

The key skills and qualities of a Marketing Trainee at Amphenol Aerospace Operations:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other technical discipline
• Prior experience in the electronics interconnect market preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to fully understand the objectives of the product line and can work independently towards achieving those goals
• Ability to generally understand technical drawings is required
• Domestic and international travel as necessary (25%)
• Ability to work and travel independently
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and all required visa and/or travel documents (U.S., China, India, Europe, etc.)
• Prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and computer related work

The Company -

With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.

Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.

Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.

We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.  This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls.  Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. 

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.  We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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