Automation Sales Engineer - Field, Equity Eligible

Graybar; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Graybar in Des Moines, IA is seeking a technically oriented sales professional to specify products to meet customer requirements, recommend automation product inventories and inform staff and customers about advances in automation technology. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving and the ability to present complex solutions to non-technical staff, with extensive travel required.

The salary starts at $67,919 per year and is bonus eligible based on metrics, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required in progressively more responsible sales, marketing, and/or field experience.
• 2 year degree required, Technical college or equivalent.
• 4+ years experience preferred.
• Knowledge of high-tech automation and control products.
• Knowledge of engineering principles related to customer automation products.
• Knowledge of suppliers' automation products.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal, organizational and team building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with management and evaluate customer needs.
• Ability to clearly present complex solutions to non-technical staff.
• Ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external contacts.
• Extensive travel required.

Responsibilities

• Specify products to meet customer requirements and needs.
• Recommend inventory of automation products.
• Inform sales staff and customers of new developments in automation and related products technology.
• Provide technical services to customers for the operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Provide technical support of automation and control products to customers and Company personnel and new product updates.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Presentation skills

Customer needs assessment

Education

Two year degree or technical college

Job description

Graybar in Des Moines, IA is seeking a technically oriented sales professional to specify products to meet customer requirements, recommend automation product inventories and inform staff and customers about advances in automation technology. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving and the ability to present complex solutions to non-technical staff, with extensive travel required.

The salary starts at $67,919 per year and is bonus eligible based on metrics, plus comprehensive