Demo

Field Sales Engineer

RFMW
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

Under the direction of the Sr. Director, Sales, the Field Sales Engineer will work to grow existing customers, identify and create new customers in their territory. They will work cooperatively with inside sales and other members of the team, as well as with our supplier’s sales channels and management to meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction. Selling at all levels, they will have to understand the customer's applications and strategies and collaborate with the team to propose the best solutions for their customers’ requirements.

RFMW is an electronic component distributor of RF and microwave products. This role is remote within the Northern CA area. 

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Consistently visit customers in territory to determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and solutions

Generate new and repeat sales by providing new product information in a timely manner

Increase sales by cross-selling, up-selling, and add-on sales to existing programs and new programs

Work closely with supplier’s sales channels, and when needed, visit customers with supplier’s sales channels to recommend new product solutions for customers’ design requirements.

Use RFMW Yukon Systems to track, manage, maintain and expand New and Repeat sales activity with Key Customers

Use Suppliers Design Registration Programs to effectively manage new design activity and maximize gross profit.

Develop and execute account plans at target accounts and grow revenue and design wins within these accounts.

Present price, credit and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customers’ profitability profiles

Work closely with Inside Sales Representative to ensure customer transactions such as orders, backlog, quotes, samples or returns are effectively managed.

When required, to prepare reports, presentations, feedback, or forecast for Suppliers QBR’s or management meetings.

Work closely with Marketing and Product Management to obtain the most current information from suppliers relating to new products, applications, and sales tools to promote with customers in the territory

Able to understand customers’ product roadmap sufficiently enough to recommend product solutions from partner suppliers.

Ability to work with suppliers to help guide product developments and road maps in support of future customer trends.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree required in Electrical Engineering and 5 years related experience in Semiconductor Sales/Marketing environment, preferable in the RF/MW Industry. Distribution and Rep or OEM experience preferred.

 

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Comfortable calling on Engineering and Purchasing.
  • Strong Communication skills: Producing and giving presentations, interacting, developing, and growing relationships.
  • Successful track record of developing new customers and increasing sales and profitability.
  • Willing to Travel within the assigned Territory & Occasionally for training and trade shows.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and varying deadlines
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Self-driven and independent is a must
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), and web-based CRM tool
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record and be insurable by the Companies’ liability carrier.

 

What we offer our team members:

  • A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to): Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts.
    Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
  • Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
  • A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.
  • Great culture and opportunities for growth and advancement.

 

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position.  The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs.  Any part of this job descriptions is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

Total Annual Compensation: $145,000 - $185,000/year.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. 

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.  Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered. 

RFMW/XTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disability thorough our affirmative action program.  RFMW is a business unit of Exponential Technology Group, Inc. (XTG).  XTG is a subsidiary of TTI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.   

.

Salary : $145,000 - $185,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Field Sales Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Field Sales Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$73,331 - $92,726
Income Estimation: 
$91,040 - $122,744
Income Estimation: 
$84,216 - $118,122
Income Estimation: 
$69,198 - $109,435
Income Estimation: 
$168,296 - $226,155
Income Estimation: 
$103,275 - $152,386
Income Estimation: 
$133,900 - $199,666
Income Estimation: 
$122,633 - $166,569
Income Estimation: 
$116,413 - $176,962
Income Estimation: 
$148,985 - $221,159
Income Estimation: 
$63,382 - $90,792
Income Estimation: 
$80,083 - $123,269
Income Estimation: 
$122,633 - $166,569
Income Estimation: 
$66,430 - $110,036
Income Estimation: 
$129,120 - $252,029
Income Estimation: 
$111,487 - $161,520
Income Estimation: 
$122,633 - $166,569
Income Estimation: 
$116,413 - $176,962
Income Estimation: 
$129,120 - $252,029
Income Estimation: 
$133,900 - $199,666
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Field Sales Engineer jobs in the San Jose, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Amphenol Communications Solutions Santa Clara, CA
  • Location: Santa Clara, California Department: Sales Posted: 12/8/2025 Location Name: Santa Clara Wage Max: 170,000.00 Annual Wage Min: 95,100.00 Annual Amp... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • CyberCoders Santa Clara, CA
  • Title: Senior Field Sales Engineer Location: Hybrid - Santa Clara, CA Compensation: Base $140K-$160K Up to 100% bonus potential Position Overview The Senio... more
  • 18 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!