Sales Agent @ Avnet | Simplify Jobs

Who We Are:

We are Newark, an Avnet Company, part of Farnell Global, the fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.

Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.

We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.

Job Summary:

Combines inside sales/customer service and technical/systems knowledge to sell products, services and solutions to new and existing customers/account base through a variety of inbound and outbound multimedia communications (e.g., telephone, emails, portals). Effectively develops and manages trusted relationships for assigned customers/accounts. Promotes company options and solutions to customers on a regular basis. Identifies sales opportunities to deliver focused market/brand solutions to the customer resulting in increased market share, sales and margin for suppliers and maximizing value to the company. Consistently delivers revenue or profit that supports and drives the account/customer to meet financial sales metrics.

Principal Responsibilities:

Delivers solutions or finds new opportunities for a positive customer experience utilizing independent judgment and sales methodology.
Initiates and answers sales inquiries directly from/to prospective and/or existing customers to promote product offerings, services and capabilities.
Promptly and accurately responds to prospective or existing customer information requests.
Monitors/follows up on sales activities throughout the process to meet or exceed customer requirements from initial contact to order fulfillment.
Maintains and expands sales with existing accounts through a high level of customer service and customer knowledge (e.g., Distribution Total Available Market (DTAM), projects in pipeline, critical start dates).
Working in a team environment, proactively coordinates sales efforts and strategies with internal resources such as product, materials, field sales and suppliers.
Effectively communicates with customers regarding current product information and provides accurate and detailed pricing, quotes, and input on products and final solutions.
Coordinates existing customer requirements for inventories, delivery lead time and unit prices.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

Acquires basic skills through work experience or formal training to perform routine tasks.
Tasks are routine, repetitive and manual in nature with minimal complexity or variation and specific to the job.
Work is performed under supervision with detailed instructions. Priorities are provided for performing work.
Interacts mostly with immediate peers within assigned customers/teams. Based on nature of the role, may respond to requests from others in the organization.
Impact of decisions is primarily contained to the work of the job.

Work Experience:

Typically requires less than one year of related experience.

Education and Certification(s):

High School Diploma or equivalent

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Possesses knowledge of products or services typically for a specific brand or line of business.
Must have sales related experience.
Exhibits the ability to deliver solutions for small and less complex accounts.
Maybe required to occasionally travel to customer sites or attend training including some overnight travel.
Beginning demonstrated knowledge of systems such as Salesforce, ERP, order management.
Basic Excel skills, Microsoft office suite and Outlook.

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

Generous Paid Time Off
401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.

About the company

Avnet distributes electronic components and IT solutions to customers worldwide. It sources parts from suppliers and provides services such as design-in support, supply chain management, logistics, and systems integration to help bring products to market. The company differentiates itself through a long history, broad supplier and customer networks, and a global footprint that enables end-to-end distribution and value-added services at scale. Its goal is to help technology makers move from idea to product quickly and reliably with a comprehensive, globally integrated platform.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tempe, Arizona

Founded

1921

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Fiscal 2026 sales rose 24.5% to $27.63 billion, with net income up 39.2%.
Fourth-quarter 2026 sales hit $8.3 billion, up 48%, driven by AI infrastructure.
August 2026 notes and share repurchases strengthened liquidity while refinancing short-term borrowings.

What critics are saying

Farnell restructuring and Germany's 350-employee closure run through third quarter 2027.
Avnet disclosed pending legal matters and investigations; undisclosed compliance issues can escalate quickly.
Margin depends on memory pricing and AI demand; a cycle reversal hits 2027 earnings.

What makes Avnet unique

Avnet pairs global distribution with design-in engineering through Avnet Silica and element14.
The 2026 EMUS Lab with HKU links research, prototyping, and supply chain execution.
Its 48-country footprint and 15,040 employees support sourcing, logistics, and local technical sales.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Family Planning Benefits

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Company News

Electronics Weekly

Sep 21st, 2026

Avnet Silica signs LEM.

Avnet Silica signs LEM. Avnet Silica has signed a distribution agreement with LEM, a global provider of current and voltage measurement products. Under the agreement, Avnet Silica will offer LEM's portfolio of PCB-mounted and module-mounted current sensors, covering currents from below 1 A up to 42 kA, voltage sensors for applications up to 6.4 kV, and Rogowski coil solutions for grid monitoring and instrumentatio LEM provides a range of galvanically isolated sensing technologies for high-current and high-voltage applications, supporting precise system control, fault and overload detection, and energy management. Backed by Avnet Silica's technical sales and FAE network, customers across the EMEA region will benefit from wider access to LEM's sensing portfolio and technical support throughout the design-in process, helping them progress projects more quickly. LEM's sensing solutions are designed for applications across automotive, e-mobility and EV charging, data centres, energy, industrial automation and smart infrastructure. "Through partnering with LEM, as a leading name in electronic sensing solutions, we are expanding our capabilities to support engineers in developing in advanced power systems," said Thomas Foj, Vice President Supplier Management, Solutions & Digitalization EMEA, Avnet Silica. "LEM's technologies complement our semiconductor and power discretes, portfolio as well as our system-level power expertise, including our Powering the Shift initiative. Together, we can offer customers a broader range of technologies and practical design in support, helping them address the increasing demands for energy efficiency, system reliability and smarter power management." Philippe Rangheard, Head of Distribution EMEA, LEM commented: "We selected Avnet Silica because of its strong analogue and power technical sales organisation, extensive customer reach, and proven design-in expertise. This partnership enhances our ability to support customers across Europe with innovative current and voltage sensing solutions for electrification, energy management, and industrial applications. We look forward to creating new opportunities together and delivering greater value to our customers." David Manners has more than forty-years experience writing about the electronics industry, its major trends and leading players. As well as writing business, components and research news, he is the author of the site's most popular blog, Mannerisms. This features series of posts such as Fables, Markets, Shenanigans, and Memory Lanes, across a wide range of topics. Don't miss out on EW Newsletters. Get its news, blogs and comments straight to your inbox! Sign up for the Electronics Weekly newsletters: Mannerisms, Gadget Master and the Daily and Weekly roundups. Tune into EW's CHIIPS Podcast. The excellent Electronics Weekly podcast, CHIIPS, is brought to you by its editor Caroline Hayes. Hear interesting insights from a range of industry figures. Catch all the episodes" * Latest * Comments

PR Newswire

Sep 17th, 2026

Avnet and University of Hong Kong open EMUS Lab to accelerate AI hardware commercialization

Avnet and The University of Hong Kong have opened the Emerging Microelectronics and Ubiquitous Systems Lab (EMUS Lab) in Hong Kong. The innovation hub aims to accelerate AI hardware commercialisation by connecting research, engineering expertise and supply chain capabilities. Located at Tseung Kwan O InnoPark, EMUS Lab focuses on edge AI, physical AI, robotics and high-performance computing. It provides innovators with engineering consultation, GPU computing resources and prototyping support to transform ideas into market-ready products. The lab has launched the DfMA Launchpad for AI MMP Programme, a 12-month co-incubation initiative supporting AI startups. The programme has attracted 27 startup teams, combining Avnet's supply chain expertise with EMUS Lab's research infrastructure and support from Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

Semiconductor for You

Sep 9th, 2026

Avnet Silica to showcase intelligent, connected systems from device to cloud at SIDO 2026.

Avnet Silica to showcase intelligent, connected systems from device to cloud at SIDO 2026. A diverse range of interactive use cases to display how hardware, software and connectivity technologies accelerate next-generation embedded and IoT applications. Brussels, Belgium, 9th September 2026 - Avnet Silica, an Avnet company (NASDAQ: AVT), today announced details of its presence at SIDO 2026. Taking place at La Cité Internationale de Lyon between 16th and 17th September, the leading business event will bring together technology innovators, system architects, and industrial decision makers from the worlds of AI, extended reality (XR), IoT, and robotics. At Booth E313, Avnet Silica and Farnell Electronics will showcase technologies focused on connected systems, wireless and embedded connectivity, cybersecurity, secure device design, edge intelligence, industrial AI, and vision processing. A team of the company's technical specialists will be available on the stand, hosting demonstrations developed with technology partners: AMD, BICS, DEEPX, Engicam, Kontron, Micron, Microsoft, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, Renesas, TIANMA, and Tria. Key demonstrations will include: * AI in Action: Demonstrating a hybrid acceleration architecture tuned for camera-based workloads to enhance performance per watt without increasing system complexity in vision AI applications. * AI on the Edge: Running edge AI with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 across x86 and ARM platforms, without a dedicated AI accelerator. * Edge AI Innovation: Comparing real-time processing performance and power consumption across the hardware's CPU, GPU and NPU engines using a live video feed. * High-Reliability Industrial Displays: Demonstrating seamless touch integration, durability and long-term reliability in advanced display technologies for demanding automotive, industrial and medical environments. * Live Multi-Model Vision AI Kit: Highlighting real-time edge computer vision capabilities using an onboard 12 MP MIPI-CSI camera to perform multi-model AI analysis. * Security: Demonstrating hardware-rooted security and provisioning architectures designed to support alignment with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements. * Wireless & Embedded: Supporting scalable, distributed IoT deployments through LTE Cat-1bis connectivity with SGP.32 eSIM for industrial-grade wireless connectivity. Avnet Silica at SIDO 2026 "Together with our leading partners and suppliers, we look forward to welcoming visitors to this year's SIDO exhibition to exchange ideas and discuss their design challenges," said Vincent Levigoureux, Country Director - France, Avnet Silica. "With demonstrations spanning AI, connectivity, cybersecurity, edge computing and robotics, our team will be available to help engineers explore how they can move from early design decisions to scalable, real-world systems and solutions." For additional information and registration for a complimentary visitor pass, please visit this link.

Yahoo Finance

Sep 2nd, 2026

Avnet rides AI infrastructure boom with record $8.3B quarterly sales, 48% YoY growth

Avnet continues to benefit from strong artificial intelligence demand, with direct data-centre business representing approximately 10-15% of total company sales. The company is seeing opportunities across AI infrastructure, including power management, connectivity and automation solutions in industrial markets. Avnet's higher-margin interconnect, passive and electromechanical portfolio reached approximately $4.6 billion in fiscal 2026, up from $4 billion in fiscal 2025. Fourth-quarter sales hit a record $8.3 billion, up 48% year over year and 17% sequentially. The company is also benefiting from emerging demand for edge AI applications, including robotics, drones and autonomous systems. Avnet's direct exposure to data-centre customers remains particularly strong in Asia-Pacific, where hyperscaler expansion is driving infrastructure demand.

MDM

Aug 31st, 2026

Avnet moves into new Tempe headquarters.

Avnet moves into new Tempe headquarters. he electronics distributor completed its move from Phoenix into a former GoDaddy corporate campus at Arizona State University Research Park that it purchased in June 2025. Electronics distributor Avnet has moved into its new corporate headquarters in Tempe, AZ, completing a relocation the company announced last year. The 150,000-square-foot building is located at 2150 E. Warner Road within Arizona State University Research Park, near Loop 101 and Warner Road. The property previously served as GoDaddy's corporate headquarters. Avnet purchased the building in June 2025 and at the time said it expected to relocate there in mid-2026. The move shifts Avnet's headquarters from its longtime location at 2211 South 47th Street in Phoenix. The global technology distributor has been headquartered in the Phoenix metro area since the late 1990s. When announcing the purchase last year, Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher characterized the property acquisition as an investment in the Phoenix area and its technology sector, citing Arizona's business climate as a factor in the company's continued presence in the region. Avnet supports customers and suppliers across the technology product lifecycle, providing electronic components distribution alongside design, supply chain and logistics services. The company operates its core Electronic Components segment alongside Farnell, its high-service electronic components distribution business. The headquarters move follows a strong fiscal 2026 for Avnet. For the year ended June 27, the company posted $27.63 billion in sales, up 24.5% from $22.20 billion in fiscal 2025. Net income increased 39.2% to $334.4 million from $240.2 million.

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