Account Manager/ Purchasing Trainee - SJ

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Us:

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose of California, Ma Labs is a leading computer product distributor. The company's product line encompasses everything in the PC, including memory modules, CPUs, storage products, motherboards, multimedia, video graphic cards, communication products, notebooks, and Microsoft products. With 6 distribution hubs, Ma Labs is able to provide just-in-time services and ships orders to customers from the nearest hub. 

For more information please visit our website at www.malabs.com 

At Ma Labs, you can build a career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support and training you need to advance your career. We have an in house development program for those who are willing to start from sales but have a strong interest in a supply chain career path. As part of the in house development program, you will start as an Account Manager for the initial six months to one year.  As key contributors to our success, the Account Manager/Purchasing Trainee enjoy working in a friendly environment that offers training, skill development, and an excellent work life balance.  As we are setting our goals for the continuous growth of the sales revenue, we have needs for goal-orientated and highly motivated individuals to join our sales team for the success! 

This position is temporarily work from home. We do offer the online and in-person sales training.

Job Description

As an Account Manager/Purchasing Trainee, you will be a total solution provider and be responsible for:

  • New business prospecting and development, including development of new customers on a domestic or international basis
  • Generating new customer and sales leads, setting-up accounts, and controlling credit limits
  • Participating in inventory allocation for products, coordinating with customers on payment, delivery schedule, RMA and related issues by phone or emails etc.
  • Quoting and negotiating price with customers and with Product Managers
  • Making discretionary judgment and suggesting and promoting products to customers
  • Improving market share, generating business, and participating in the trade shows for promoting new products
  • Cooperating with Purchasing and Marketing departments to set up promotional programs or bundles sales programs to meet customer needs
  • Developing relationships and maintaining continuous contact with existing customers, obtaining feedback from existing customers, and assisting with resolution of customer issues or complaints
  • Attending company periodical sales training and special technical training to attain sound product knowledge, technical knowledge, and deep understanding of competitors.

Successful Account Manager/Purchasing Trainee are goal-oriented, highly motivated, and effective communicators.
 

Qualifications

The ideal Account Manager/Purchasing Trainee will also have:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
  • Interest in building relationships
  • Willingness to make cold calls
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Ability to make frequent independent judgment
  • Great time management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to learn quickly and a great working attitude
  • Interest in or prior deep knowledge of PCs, or other technical areas.

Additional Information

As a member of our team you will enjoy:

  • Base Salary 
  • Sales Incentive Program
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, other optional insurances)
  • Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Program
  • Employee Referral Program 
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Solid Training Program for New Hires

 

Our EEOC Statement:

Ma Labs welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Ma Labs is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Ma Labs is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.