--- title: 'Technical Sales Representative at Trexon' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-sales-representative-trexon-chandler-wtx29dfann4g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Technical Sales Representative at Trexon - **Company:** Trexon - **Location:** Chandler, AZ - **Posted:** 2026-07-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc/jobs/5185288007 ## Job description Technical Inside Sales Representative FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Inside Sales SUPERVSOR: Commercial Operations Manager ## DIRECT REPORTS: None Position Summary A Sales Engineer is a dynamic individual providing technical knowledge with sales skills to support customer requests for quote across a number of product lines. This requires an analytical mind capable of reviewing drawings and parts lists to ensure customer requests meet our company’s core competencies. As a technical resource, a Sales Engineer will translate the customer’s drawings into our company’s ERP system as a Bill of Material (BOM) and Router (estimate of labor steps and associated time). The Sales Engineer is a team player who not only wants to win business but considers the impact of their quoting efforts as it impacts the business holistically. A successful Sales Engineer, therefore, will seek to optimize success by the Operations and Quality departments by researching and identifying tooling and required test mates during the quoting process. This individual will also have great interpersonal skills that will foster fond working relationships with customers and coworkers across multiple departments. ## Minimum Qualifications Education: - Bachelor’s Degree. - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred). Experience: - Two years in a customer-facing role. - Two or more years in the interconnect industry (preferred). Knowledge: - General computer literacy. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). - Technical problem solving: Ability to diagnose and solve technical problems, and provide support during the sales process. Skills: - Excellent written and oral communication in English. - Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. - Excellent researcher (identify mating connectors, obtain pricing and schedules for customer-specific qualification testing, locate and develop sources of supply, etc.) - Financial acumen (understanding financial principles, including pricing, and cost analysis) - Detail oriented with an eye for quality work. - Reporting proficiency (creating well-structured, accurate quotes presented clearly and professionally to the customer). - Strong computer skills - Job Responsibilities Customer Communication - Own assigned customer communication such as requests for quotes with requests for additional documents, pertinent technical questions, need for quote extension, etc. - Provide advice and support to customers regarding substitute components. - Concisely provide options for faster delivery and cheaper pricing. - Explain pricing increases that exceed standard inflationary rates or what constitutes adder charges related to excess material, NRE, First Article Inspection Reports, Source Inspection, etc. - Follow up regarding expired quotes for feedback as to why they were lost. Quote and Proposal Development - Develop Bills of Material and Routers (labor estimates) with which to develop estimated costs, apply appropriate margins, and determine a sales price. - Make decisions on additional charges for extra expenses like excess material left over from a supplier minimum order requirement, special tooling requirements, test mates for test harnesses, development of manufacturing aids like build boards, etc. - Determine delivery schedule by considering component lead times, engineering requirements, transit times, and shop labor availability. - Develop a professional quote – including any notes specific and necessary for the items being quoted - using the company ERP system and using the customer’s requested quoting system when required. Technical Support - Provide pre-sales support to customers by identifying apparent drawing conflicts and offering solutions when prudent. - Research, identify, and communicate special tooling, test mates, acceptable alternate materials, specification requirements, and other miscellaneous items to internal Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams. - Review customer requirements and ensure that it is supported by customer product lines and meets competencies. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer or desk, occasionally standing and walking may be required, lifting and carrying items typically weighing up to 20 pounds, reaching overhead for supplies or bending to file documents in lower cabinets, good manual dexterity, clear vision for reading and inputting data on computer screens and for reviewing printed material, and hearing and speaking to effectively communicate with colleagues and suppliers requiring clear speech and active listening. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. ## About Trexon ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Trexon is a platform company that owns a portfolio of specialty connectivity brands, designing and manufacturing high-reliability cable assemblies, connectors, and wire solutions for harsh environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Amphenol Corporation for ~$1B, closing expected late 2025) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2023 (formation as a platform company combining legacy brands spanning 50+ years) - **Founders**: Not publicly available (portfolio company formed by private equity) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense, Aerospace, Subsea/Underwater, Industrial, Medical, and Space connectivity - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, and Government/Defense contractors. Customers include prime defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, and industrial equipment manufacturers. - **Mission/purpose statement**: "Delivering custom-engineered solutions across a range of applications and industries that improve safety, reliability, and sustainability." ## Products & Services - **Custom Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses**: High-reliability power, signal, and data cable assemblies for harsh environments (defense, aerospace, space, subsea). - **Connectors & Interconnects**: Specialized connectors including subsea-rated connectors, all-metal shell connectors, penetrators, and strain terminations. - **Subsea Connectivity (Hydro Group, CRE)**: Electrical and fiber optic subsea products for oil & gas, oceanography, and offshore renewable energy. - **Semi-Rigid & Flexible Cable (EZ Form Cable, Cicoil)**: High-frequency, military-grade coaxial cable and ultra-flexible cable solutions. - **Power Connectors (PCI Power Connector)**: Heavy-duty power connectors and cable assemblies. - **Anti-static & Specialty Harnesses (Qualastat, 603 Manufacturing)**: Static-dissipative and mission-critical cable assemblies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) for approximately **$1 billion** in cash, announced August 18, 2025 [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) - **Key Metric (Revenue)**: Expected **2025 sales of ~$290 million** with ~26% EBITDA margin [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) - **Owner/Sponsor**: Amphenol Corporation (acquiring entity; transaction financed with cash on hand, expected close Q4 2025) - **Growth Signals**: 70+ aerospace & defense programs supported, 400,000 sq ft of manufacturing space, 1200+ employees globally, and 13+ operating brands [trexon.com](https://www.trexon.com/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unmatched reliability in extreme environments**: Trexon brands have a 50+ year track record of delivering critical connectivity solutions for defense, space, and subsea applications where failure is not an option. - **Highly diversified brand portfolio**: 13+ specialty brands each with deep domain expertise in niche verticals (subsea, defense, space, medical), providing cross-selling and engineering synergy. - **Engineering-depth**: 250+ engineering FTEs providing custom-engineered solutions from concept through production. - **"High cost of failure" moat**: Extreme qualification requirements (military, space, subsea) create high barriers to entry and long-term customer stickiness. - **Post-acquisition scale**: Backed by Amphenol (revenue ~$14B+), providing global distribution, manufacturing scale, and R&D resources after close. ## Strategic Focus - **Defense & Aerospace expansion**: Targeted growth in high-reliability defense cable assemblies, the core driver behind Amphenol’s acquisition. - **Subsea & renewable energy**: Expanding subsea connectivity products for offshore wind, ocean monitoring, and oil & gas. - **Operational integration**: Consolidating 13+ brands under a unified Trexon operating platform while preserving brand autonomy and expertise. - **Engineering-driven growth**: Leveraging 250+ engineers to develop new custom solutions for emerging requirements (e.g., directed energy, hypersonics, advanced satellite constellations). ## Why Work Here - **Post-acquisition stability & resources**: Joining Amphenol, a Fortune 500 company, provides access to global resources, benefits, and long-term career paths while working with small, specialized engineering teams. - **Impactful work**: Employees work on mission-critical products for defense, space, and subsea applications—projects that literally make a difference in national security and critical infrastructure. - **Culture**: "Inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives," built on "respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence" [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) - **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match (no vesting/waiting period), medical FSAs, accident/critical illness insurance, pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and employee discounts (Kindercare, event tickets, online shopping) [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) - **Work model**: Mix of on-site (most manufacturing/engineering roles) and remote (IT, certain sales/administrative). On-site roles at locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the UK (Aberdeen, Corby) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/trexon) - **Job openings**: 59 active roles (as of July 2025) across assembly, engineering, quality, IT, purchasing, and operations [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc) - **Engineering growth**: Opportunities to work across 13+ specialized brands, each with its own engineering culture and domain expertise—ideal for engineers seeking variety and deep technical challenges. ## Sources 1. [trexon.com](https://www.trexon.com/) – Official company website 2. [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) – Official careers page 3. [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) – Amphenol acquisition announcement (Aug 2025) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/trexon) – Trexon Careers, Perks + Culture 5. 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