Strategic Program Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronics components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. Our opportunity is massive! We offer career growth, development, and we want to talk to you!

The Strategic Program Manager will manage customer-specific programs to ensure implementation and execution of prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and grow Velocity’s corporate customer programs.
• Establish plans and strategies to expand Velocity’s customer programs.
• Collaborate with Sales Team and Product Management Team to create and execute sales enablement programs, analyze performance and identify improvement opportunities .

In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also be expected to:

• Manage and facilitate all program-related activities, including sales, sourcing, analysis, customer relationship management, storage, logistics and throughput.
• Qualify and thoroughly understand valid business opportunities.
• Consistently deliver on monthly and quarterly sales and inventory metrics.
• Represent and communicate Velocity's culture, values, and value proposition.
• Provide immediate and reliable solutions to customer needs.
• Maintain detailed records of all sales data including contracts, quotations, rebates, customer interactions, etc. – annotating all customer touches in Velocity's ERP system.
• Strict program management of all VMI customer contracts utilizing Velocity's ERP system, when required.
• Oversee open order reports daily to ensure on time deliveries.
• Maintain appropriate/agreed inventory levels; manage aged inventory.
• Manage customer escalations; include Velocity personnel, as required.
• Identify and close shortage requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with specific suppliers.

Required Education

• 4-year college degree

Preferred Education

• 4-year B.S. or Masters’ degree 

Required Experience

• 5-7+ years sales experience and/or sales program management in the electronic components industry

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years program management and sales experience in the independent distribution industry

• Acts courageously
• Demonstrates mutual respect and trust
• Is Amazing
• Owns own outcomes
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Attention to detail; Organized
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Problem solver; Critical thinker
• Ability to multitask
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Dependable and timely; ability to work independently; self-starter; motivated
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and professional demeanor
• Team player; ability to work in cross-functional environment
• Strong sense of urgency and personal accountability

• Applicants must be based in Austin,TX