Industrial Automation Specialist - Software & Control

Rexel France; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel is seeking an Industrial Automation Specialist in Denver to drive sales growth for automation products and provide robust pre-sales and post-sales support. You will troubleshoot, interpret specifications, and deliver technical documentation for customers, while building strong relationships to uncover new opportunities.

The role emphasizes on-site and remote support capabilities, collaboration with sales teams, and ongoing development of product knowledge to ensure successful project

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• High School or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Proficient with Excel/Outlook/Word.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Ability to write reports and business communications.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with solid sales acumen.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales goals for assigned technology offers.
• Develop sales strategies, promotions, and plans for growth.
• Create annual performance goals and sales action plans.
• Prepare periodic sales funnel and weekly reports.
• Provide technical support to customers via on-site visits, phone, and email.
• Build relationships with customers to understand sales potential.
• Identify customer needs through visits and research.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales to support quoting and order expediting.
• Create technical and commercial training for customers and staff.
• Describe and demonstrate products to customers.
• Follow up on leads from management, marketing, or partners.
• Continuously develop personal technical knowledge.
• Provide quotations or proposals for price, scope, and terms.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Excel/Outlook/Word proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Ability to read/analyze technical docs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field

Job description

Industrial Automation Specialist - Software & Control

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Summary:

The Industrial Automation Specialist position is responsible for the growth of sales and customer application pre-sales and post-sales support for a specific group(s) of automation products and services.

What You'll Do:

• Meet or exceed sales goals of assigned technology offer


• Develop sales strategies, promotions, programs, and plans for sales growth


• Develop annual performance goals, objectives, and sales action plans


• Prepare periodic sales funnel, weekly sales reports, etc.


• Provide technical support for internal and external customers via on-site visit, phone, and email. This could include, but is not limited to troubleshooting products, finding technical documentation and specifications, product selection and, other requested activities


• Establish relationships with sales and customers to better understand sales potential


• Ascertain customer needs by customer visits, phone, and other means of research (internet, etc.)


• Work with sales to establish joint strategies and activities


• Provide expert knowledge to Inside Sales to facilitate quoting, order entry, and order expediting


• Create and present technical and commercial training for internal and external customers


• Describe or demonstrate product to customers


• Follow up on all business leads assigned by management, marketing, technical department, or supplier partners


• Acquire, use, and continuously develop personal technical knowledge


• Provide oral and/or written quotations, proposals or estimates of prices, scope of work, terms, and delivery


• Work with prospective customers to move projects through the sales cycle to conclusion


• Properly prepare for sales calls, customers events, etc.


• Work with Purchasing on proper inventory of high-tech products and identify any potential obsolesce problems


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License


• High School or GED - Required


• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred


• Intermediate/advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, or governmental regulations


• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public


• Ability to practice good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, pleasant communication etiquette, and a general attitude as a representative of goodwill on behalf of the company at work or during company travel


• Ability to develop and present specialized instruction concerning the specific high-tech equipment in the assigned area of responsibility

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%


• Walk: Must be able to