Smart Components Specialist

What You Will Do

This is an Outside Specialist position on the Automation Solutions Team empowered with driving customer business outcomes and solutions with both internal and external customers with automation applications and related services. This position involves working closely with end users, system integrators, OEM's, engineering consulting firms and electrical contractors, specifying and applying our products for use. We will provide extensive training enablement for all products, services, and applications.

This is an Outside Technical Sales Specialist position focused on Allen Bradley branded Smart Components products and related services

Seen as the product and application leader in the Smart Components technical segment by both internal and external stakeholders

Perform as Marketing/Product Manager for Smart Components (Small Controllers, Industrial Control, Sensors, Safety, Distributed I/O, and conditioned based monitoring) products and related services, as a single point of contact for the Rockwell Business Unit

Experienced with successful developing collaboration with both in-company associates and external vendor/partner employees

Demonstrated proactive behaviors and proven aptitude for presenting solution as part of an overall business outcome

Work with both internal and external customers on technical and product enablement, product selection, and pre/post-sales support when required

Quotation preparation, including development of material for Smart Components (Small Controllers, Industrial Control, Sensors, Safety, Distributed I/O, and conditioned based monitoring) and related services as needed for customers

Work closely with manufacture sales engineers and engineering consultants to get Rockwell Automation and North Coast products and services specified

Engage in a proactive role with your customers’ buying behavior, becoming an intrinsic part of a customer’s future manufacturing designs and delivering an exceptional customer experience

Maintain a Sales Funnel to accomplish Sales Goals/Meet Sales Growth Objectives for the Smart Components (Small Controllers, Industrial Control, Sensors, Safety, Distributed I/O, and conditioned based monitoring)

Electrical understanding of AC/DC circuits

Allen Bradley, or equivalent application experience with automation systems such as smart devices, small controllers, industrial control, sensors, safety, distributed I/O, and conditioned based monitoring and related services

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and TEAMS

Strong written and verbal skills in a team environment

Self-driven, proactive desire to develop a stronger understanding of all Rockwell Automation /Allen-Bradley products and service offerings

College degree preferred or equal experience and expertise in this area

Professional office environment and frequent computer use

Regional travel (customers, vendors, jobsite, North Coast Service Centers, etc.) and occasional out of area travel (training)

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Good driving record

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $93,300 to $119,000 annually, DOE.

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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