Automation Specialist

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) seeks an Automation Specialist to drive the territory's automation strategy, covering programmable controllers, I/O, HMI, safety, industrial computers, and network design. You will be the technical liaison between Rockwell Automation and the distributor.

Reporting to the Automation Solutions Group Manager, you will participate in account planning, provide selection and design advice, and create plans to exceed growth targets while owning revenue for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of skills, experience and education.
• 3+ years experience applying Rockwell Automation products or equivalent solutions.
• 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 and continually build competency.
• Coordinate sales team efforts to identify and close account conversions and project opportunities.
• Travel to customers within the assigned geographic area.

Skills

Automation domain knowledge

Rockwell Automation

Sales strategy

Technical writing

Presentations

Account planning

Multitasking

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Summary

Job title: Automation Specialist

Job ID: null

Department: So. Cal TRC

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for driving the territory'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 the 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 $88000 to $110000 annually.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Bonus

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Teledoc

• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave