Molex - Lisle, IL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Molex, a Koch Company, is excited to announce the opening of its Associate Sales Engineer Full-Time Program for 2025, based in Lisle, Illinois. This 18-month program is designed for individuals who are passionate about developing mutually beneficial relationships while solving technical problems. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of electronic solutions, corporate networking, and operations within a global business environment. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world experience, preparing candidates for a successful career in technical sales engineering. Candidates must be willing to relocate either now or in the near future after successfully completing the program. As part of the Global Sales & Marketing team, participants will engage in various learning opportunities across Sales Engineering, Business Development, Product Management, and Marketing. The role involves assisting customers with their technical needs, including product design and part selection, while also identifying potential sales leads and delivering them to field sales to help grow the business. Building and nurturing relationships with both external and internal business partners is crucial, and this may involve travel to develop these relationships in person. Participants will also have the chance to participate in value-add projects and will receive extensive training in product knowledge and sales techniques. Molex is a global leader in delivering electronic solutions, with a presence in over 40 countries. The company serves a wide range of markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, and medical sectors. This program is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their careers in a dynamic and innovative environment, where they can contribute to the success of a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components.
Responsibilities
- Participate in learning opportunities in Sales Engineering, Business Development, Product Management, and Marketing.
- Assist customers with their technical needs, including product design and part selection.
- Identify potential sales leads and deliver them to field sales to help grow the business.
- Build and maintain relationships with external and internal business partners, including travel to develop relationships in-person.
- Engage in value-add projects and receive extensive product and sales training.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a degree or alternative program (2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.).
- Must be willing to relocate now or in the near future after successful completion of the program.
- Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2025.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Nice-to-haves
- Enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Sales Engineering, or related Engineering degree program.
- Collaboration skills and ability to work successfully with cross-discipline teams and build professional relationships.
- Natural curiosity and motivation for learning and contributing to the team.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and proactively solve problems.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical requirements effectively in presentation/collaboration.
- Organizational skills to anticipate, plan and prioritize assigned work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Retirement plan options.
- Paid vacation and time off.
- Educational assistance programs.
- Infertility assistance and paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
