Automation Specialist

CED; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Savings Account with matching

Dependent Care FSA

Teledoc

Job summary

CED is seeking an Automation Solutions Sales Engineer to drive the company’s growth strategy across programmable controllers, I/O, HMI, safety, and related automation software. You will bridge Rockwell Automation with distributors, align account plans, and lead design and sales discussions.

This role requires travel and a strong background in automation technologies. The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, have several years of product experience, and excel in solution

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.
• 3+ years of experience applying Rockwell Automation products or equivalents.
• Experience in outcome-based selling.
• Proven 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 and revenue for assigned product segments.
• Be accountable for revenue performance of assigned product segments.
• Serve as domain expert around automation business and continuously build competency.
• Coordinate sales team efforts to identify and close account conversions and project opportunities.
• Travel to customers within assigned geographic area.

Skills

Outcome-based selling

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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.

COMPENSATION:

The compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually

OTHER COMPENSATION:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Bonus
• Profit Sharing

BENEFITS:

Full Time Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months
• Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary
• 401(k) (18 or older)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Teledoc

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

NOTE:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.

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