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84 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2018 Career Opportunities New Business Development Representative for USA market Taiyo Kogyo is a Japanese PCB manufacturer. We started manufacturing PCBs in 1962, and have unique and differentiated boards used in various industry segments. Our products are appreciated for application in power electronics. High current PCB and thermal solution PCBs are our strength. Position Summary: Responsible for creating new business and expanding business with existing customers in the U.S. Work at your home office. Part-time (half-day/ 5 days a week) okay. (Option: After first 6 months, job can be upgraded for full-time work based on performance.) Responsibilities: • Develop new customers: Work closely with local sales representatives and independently in territories without sales reps. • Educate and support local sales representatives. • Operate as company's U.S. Sales office and communicate daily with Japanese headquarters for smooth and speedy communications with local sales reps and customers. • Travel and visit prospective customers with local sales reps or alone to develop new customers (about 6 to 10 times a year). • Attend company booth at business expo (APEC) during the show. • Search for and appoint competent local sales reps in non-covered regions. Technical Support Engineer, UK As a UK-based Technical Support Engineer, you will help customers choose and optimize the use of Ventec materials in their Printed Circuit Board manufacturing processes. You will provide a two-way channel of technical communication between Ventec's production facilities and UK/European customers. You will be required to undertake some laboratory testing (including the use of TMA, DSC, Melt Viscometer, Gel Plate Timer, and laboratory scale multilayer presses) and provide appropri- ate technical support to Ventec UK and Euro- pean sales personnel to maximize results. Skills and abilities required for the role: • Hold a HNC, HND, degree or equivalent in a technical/scientific discipline. • Excellent communications skills and ability to write full technical reports for group or customer distribution. • Ability to work in an organized, proactive, and enthusiastic way. • Ability to work well, both in a team as well as an individual. • Good user knowledge of common Microsoft Office programs. • Full driving license essential. Appropriate training will be given if required. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful brand and leading team with excellent benefits. For more information, please click here. Please forward your resume to HR@ventec-europe.com.