Industrial Specialist

Fromm; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fromm Electric Supply is seeking a Specialist in our Industrial Automation Group to drive growth of automation solutions across the territory. You will serve as the primary technical and commercial resource, helping customers identify and implement solutions that improve productivity and reliability.

In this role you will collaborate with Account Managers, Inside and Outside Sales, and Rockwell Automation personnel to deliver training, support product launches, and implement innovative

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation systems and applications.
• Ability to develop and execute growth strategies for automation solutions.
• Strong collaboration across sales, inside/outside teams, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow industrial automation solutions across the territory.
• Partner with sales teams to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, Inside Sales, and Outside Sales on automation products and applications.
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale technical support to ensure successful customer outcomes.
• Apply technical expertise in VFDs, MCCs, motor control systems, and related automation technologies.
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, and hands-on training for customers and sales teams.
• Collaborate with Rockwell Automation representatives and internal specialists to develop complete customer solutions.
• Support customer modernization, lifecycle replacement, and new application opportunities involving automation technologies.
• Lead the introduction of new products and technologies through training, market development, and promotional activities.
• Support promotional campaigns, customer events, trade shows, seminars, and technology showcases.
• Maintain demonstration equipment, sales collateral, and technical resources to support sales efforts.
• Monitor market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and help expand automation solutions into new markets and applications.
• Support inventory planning and product mix recommendations to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain expertise in automation technologies and related solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

VFDs

MCCs

Motor control

Technical sales

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Description

Join Fromm Electric Supply's Industrial Automation Group as a

Join Fromm Electric Supply's Industrial Automation Group as a Specialist and play a key role in driving the growth of industrial automation solutions throughout our territory.

The Specialist serves as a technical and commercial resource, helping customers identify and implement solutions that improve productivity, reliability, and operational performance.

The Specialist is responsible for developing and executing business strategies that drive growth, customer adoption, and market expansion for industrial automation solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), motor control applications, and related automation technologies. As a highly collaborative member of the Industrial Automation Group, the Specialist partners with customers, Account Managers, Inside Sales, Outside Sales, and Rockwell Automation personnel to identify opportunities, deliver training, support product launches, and implement innovative automation solutions throughout the customer lifecycle.

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow industrial automation solutions across the territory.
• Partner with sales teams to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, Inside Sales, and Outside Sales on industrial automation products and applications.
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale technical support to ensure successful customer outcomes.
• Apply technical expertise in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), motor control systems, and related automation technologies.
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, and hands-on training forcustomers and sales teams.
• Collaboratewith Rockwell Automation representatives and internal specialists to develop complete customer solutions.
• Support customer modernization, lifecycle replacement, and new application opportunities involving automation technologies.
• Lead the introduction of new products and technologies through training, market development, and promotional activities.
• Support promotional campaigns, customer events, trade shows, seminars, and technology showcases.
• Maintain demonstration equipment, sales collateral, and technical resources to support sales efforts.
• Monitor market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and help expand automation solutions into new markets and applications.
• Support inventory planning and product mix recommendations to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain expertise in automation technologies and related solutions.