Solutions Specialist II - Industrial Controls and Automation
Virtual-5, US
There’s a Place for You at North Coast
A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
This is an Outside Specialist position on the Automation Solutions Team where you drive customer business outcomes and solutions to 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 opportunities for all products and applications.
What You Will Do:
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This is an Outside Technical Specialist position focused on all Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley Products and related services
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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
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Develop marketing and business plans, technical promotional activities, and support market objectives while possessing ownership and understanding of the existing market, trends, and competitive landscape
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Customer business outcome driven and a total solution resource
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Work with both internal and external customers on technical and product training, product selection, and pre/post-sales support
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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 customer
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Work closely with manufacture sales engineers and engineering consultants to get Rockwell Automation and North Coast products and services specified
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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
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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)
What You Will Bring:
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Strong written and verbal skills in a team environment
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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
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Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowertPoint and TEAMS
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Self-driven, proactive desire to develop a stronger understanding of all Rockwell Automation/AlIen-Bradley products and service offerings
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College degree preferred or equal experience and expertise in this area
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Professional office environment and frequent computer use
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Regional travel (customers, Service Centers, vendors, jobsite, etc.) and occasional out of area travel (training)
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Lifting up to 30 lbs.
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Good driving record
Salary & Compensation:
- This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
- Pay is $65k to $85k annually, DOE.
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- 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.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about
North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
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Job Profile
Career growth opportunities Employee Assistance Program Extensive training opportunities Life Insurance Paid parental leave Paid Time Off Supportive culture Tuition reimbursement
Tasks- Drive customer business outcomes
- Maintain sales funnel
- Provide technical and product training
Allen Bradley Automation Systems Conditioned Based Monitoring Distributed I/O Industrial Control Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft Word Safety Sales Sensors Smart devices
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