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Automation Specialist

Consolidated Electrical Distributors

Windsor Heights, IAJobPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Windsor Heights, IA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Consolidated Electrical Distributors is hiring an Automation Specialist. This position drives the APR's business strategy to accelerate growth in automation, including programmable controllers, I/O, HMI, safety, industrial computers, system network design, and software. The specialist will serve as a technical liaison between Rockwell Automation and the distributor, focusing on revenue performance and continuous competency building.

Key focus areas include Participate in account planning and sales strategy, Provide selection and design advice, as needed, and Create and execute plans to exceed growth targets.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor of Science In Engineering, 3+ Years Rockwell Automation Experience, and Outcome-Based Selling Experience. Important skills include Programmable Controllers, I/O, HMI, Industrial Computers, System Network Design, and Design Software. Preferred (not required): Safety, Local Market Knowledge, Competitive Environment Knowledge, and Manage Projects Simultaneously.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Programmable ControllersI/OHMISafetyIndustrial ComputersSystem Network DesignDesign SoftwareOperations SoftwarePlant Maintenance SoftwareRockwell Automation ProductsOutcome-Based SellingDocumentationPresentation SkillsLocal Market KnowledgeCompetitive Environment KnowledgeWork IndependentlySelf-MotivatedManage Multiple PrioritiesManage Projects Simultaneously

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Equivalent3-Years Experience Applying Rockwell Automations Products or Equivalent Competitive SolutionsFormal Certification in Functional SafetyFormal Certification in Network DesignFormal Certification in Cybersecurity

Full job description

Summary

Job title: Automation Specialist

Job ID: null

Department: Windsor Heights-Industrial - 3E

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for driving the APR’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 technical liaison between Rockwell Automation and the distributor.

Reports to: TBD

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

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