Automation Specialist

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors is seeking an Automation Specialist to drive growth in automation offerings, provide design and selection advice, and coordinate cross-functional sales efforts. The role requires travel within the assigned region and a strong engineering foundation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years of Rockwell Automation product experience, and proven technical writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.
• 3+ years’ experience applying Rockwell Automation products or equivalent.
• Outcome-based selling experience.
• Demonstrate technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in account planning and sales strategy.
• Provide selection and design advice, as needed.
• Create and execute plans to exceed growth targets.
• Be accountable for revenue performance of assigned product segments.
• Serve as domain expert around automation business and continuously build competency.
• Coordinate sales team efforts required to identify and close account conversions and project sales opportunities.
• Travel to customers within assigned geographic area.

Skills

Outcome-based selling

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation products

Job description

Summary

Job title: Automation Specialist

Job ID: null

Department: Vancouver Columbia TRC

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for driving the APR’s business strategy to accelerate growth in the automation businesses including programmable controllers, I/O, HMI, safety, industrial computers, system network design, design software, operations software, and plant maintenance software. You will be technical liaison between Rockwell Automation and the distributor.

Reports to: Automation Solutions Group Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education
• 3-years’ experience/knowledge applying Rockwell Automations products or equivalent competitive solutions
• Outcome-based selling experience
• Demonstrate technical writing and presentation skills

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of local market and competitive environment
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Formal certification in functional safety, network design, or cybersecurity

Working Conditions

• Conditions vary and may include industrial, warehouse, office, and external environments. Some activities will include climbing, standing, and possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office time may include sitting for extended periods.
• The position involves travel – both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in account planning and sales strategy
• Provide selection and design advice, as needed
• Create and execute plans to exceed growth targets
• Be accountable for revenue performance of assigned product segments
• Serve as domain expert around automation business and continuously build competency
• Coordinate sales team efforts required to identify and close account conversions and project sales opportunities
• Travel to customers within assigned geographic area

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $80000 to $130000 annually.

Other Compensation

• Bonus
• Profit Sharing

Benefits

Benefits available for this position are: