Territory Sales Associate
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Qnity
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Summary
The Territory Sales Associate will identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory while building strong relationships with technical decision-makers. They are responsible for managing the sales pipeline, conducting customer visits, and collaborating with internal teams to provide effective product solutions.
Job Description
Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.
At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.
Position Summary
The Territory Sales Associate is responsible for helping drive profitable growth through new customer acquisition, opportunity development, and territory expansion. Working closely with Territory Sales Managers, Product Managers, Distribution Partners, and Technical Teams, this individual will identify prospective customers, qualify opportunities, and build relationships that lead to new business growth.
The ideal candidate is naturally curious, highly motivated, and energized by finding and pursuing new opportunities. They enjoy asking questions, learning about customer applications, and engaging with technical decision-makers. This role is designed for someone who wants to develop into a future Territory Sales Manager or Strategic Account Manager.
Core Profile: An ambitious, coachable sales hunter who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, learning technical products, and creating new opportunities through persistence and initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Territory Development & Prospecting
- Identify and target new customers, applications, and market opportunities within assigned territory, leading manufacturing reps and distribution partners.
- Develop prospecting plans using industry research, LinkedIn, Salesforce, distribution networks, and market intelligence.
- Generate qualified leads through outbound calls, emails, referrals, networking, and industry events.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
- Develop relationships with engineering, procurement, operations, and business decision-makers.
Business Development
- Qualify customer needs and identify opportunities for Qnity materials and solutions.
- Support customer evaluations, sample requests, product trials, and qualification activities.
- Conduct sales presentations and introductory meetings with prospective customers.
- Collaborate with technical and product teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
- Drive opportunities through the sales process from prospecting to commercial engagement.
Customer Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strong customer relationships across assigned accounts.
- Conduct in-person and virtual customer visits.
- Deliver a positive customer experience through responsiveness and follow-up.
- Maintain regular communication with customers to identify evolving needs and future opportunities.
- Support customer retention and account expansion efforts.
Territory Planning & Sales Execution
- Support development and execution of territory growth strategies.
- Maintain accurate opportunity, activity, and account records in Salesforce.
- Monitor territory performance and sales activity against established goals.
- Provide market intelligence regarding competitive activity, market trends, and customer developments.
- Participate in trade shows, industry conferences, and customer events.
Learning & Professional Development
- Develop a strong understanding of Qnity products, technologies, and target markets.
- Learn customer applications and manufacturing processes within advanced electronics markets.
- Participate in technical and sales training programs.
- Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset and commitment to professional growth.
- Build the skills necessary for advancement into Territory Manager and Technical Sales roles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in sales, business development, customer-facing roles, internships, or related experience.
- Strong desire to build a career in technical business development and field sales.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air and automobile as required.
Preferred Characteristics
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Natural curiosity and a desire to understand how things work.
- A proactive "hunter" mindset focused on creating opportunities.
- Competitive drive and strong achievement orientation.
- Confidence engaging with new people and initiating conversations.
- Resilience and persistence in pursuit of business objectives.
- Strong listening skills and consultative selling potential.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Desire to continuously learn technical products, applications, and markets.
- Ambition to grow into larger sales and account management responsibilities.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience selling into advanced electronics and high-tech markets.
- Exposure to innovative materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
- Formal sales and product training.
- Mentorship from experienced sales and industry leaders.
- Career development path into Territory Sales Manager, Strategic Account Manager, or Business Development leadership roles.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on company growth while building a rewarding technical sales career.
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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.
The Pay range for this role is $92,330.00 - $145,090.00 Annual. This role is eligible to a variable pay program (Sales Incentive Compensation Plan).
How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.
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Qnity for Businesses: Qnity has served hundreds of small businesses across the globe, helping them become more scalable and sustainable. Considered the market leader in learning and development for salons, spas, medspas, Qnity guides small businesses to experience breakthroughs in the areas of execution, growth, and profitability.
Qnity for Schools: Since its inception in 2021, Qnity for Schools has helped over 20,000 students change their money stories through our financial literacy curriculum. Created using Qnity’s simple, visual approach, we partner with trade schools by providing a robust financial literacy curriculum, MONEY EDU by Qnity, to teach students critical financial skills that will set them up for a long and prosperous career in their craft of choice. On average, graduates from MONEY EDU experience a 60% in their financial confidence.
Qnity Institute: This arm of the Qnity Inc. company serves a critical need in the professional beauty and wellness sector - a lack of quality data and low levels of financial literacy across the industry. The Institute serves as a research and data firm that seeks to provide high-quality research, data, and financial literacy to gain a better understanding of the beauty and wellness sector.
Qnity Productions: Aside from the curriculum, data, and tools, Qnity produces and curates both content and events.
Get in touch: [email protected].
Founded
2009
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Qnity, Inc: Qnity provides a robust suite of visually-engaging solutions serving students, professionals, and businesses in the professional beauty and wellness sector. Known for our revolutionary simple, visual approach, Qnity produces licensable products and services in the form of tactile tools, visual curriculum, one-of-a kind events, high-quality data, and ongoing content curation - all designed to help various audiences experience greater economic empowerment. Our curriculum and solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and trade schools alike.
Qnity for Businesses: Qnity has served hundreds of small businesses across the globe, helping them become more scalable and sustainable. Considered the market leader in learning and development for salons, spas, medspas, Qnity guides small businesses to experience breakthroughs in the areas of execution, growth, and profitability.
Qnity for Schools: Since its inception in 2021, Qnity for Schools has helped over 20,000 students change their money stories through our financial literacy curriculum. Created using Qnity’s simple, visual approach, we partner with trade schools by providing a robust financial literacy curriculum, MONEY EDU by Qnity, to teach students critical financial skills that will set them up for a long and prosperous career in their craft of choice. On average, graduates from MONEY EDU experience a 60% in their financial confidence.
Qnity Institute: This arm of the Qnity Inc. company serves a critical need in the professional beauty and wellness sector - a lack of quality data and low levels of financial literacy across the industry. The Institute serves as a research and data firm that seeks to provide high-quality research, data, and financial literacy to gain a better understanding of the beauty and wellness sector.
Qnity Productions: Aside from the curriculum, data, and tools, Qnity produces and curates both content and events.
Get in touch: [email protected].
Founded
2009
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Minnetonka, Minnesota