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Sales Manager - Industrial Automation

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Job overview

The Sales Manager - Industrial Automation will create and manage automation business plans, drive sales goals, lead the automation sales team, develop strategic customer relationships, analyze markets, and support disciplined sales management across the territory.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RecruitmentSales ForecastingPipeline ManagementStrategic Relationship DevelopmentMarket AnalysisMarketing Plan CreationVendor LiaisonSales ReportingAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPersuasionInterpersonal SkillsComputer SkillsTechnical Sales ManagementTravel Management

Qualifications

High School Degree or EquivalentBachelor’s Degree5 Years Electrical Industry Experience5 Years Automation Product Sales ExperienceBusiness and Management Principles KnowledgeAnalytics Ability2 Years Technical Sales ManagementAbility to Travel Up to 25%

Full job description

As a Sales Manager - Industrial Automation, you will create, manage, and promote the execution of automation business plans, including execution of objectives and sales goals. You will be responsible for the automation sales team who promotes and technically supports automation products. You will also develop strategic relationships with key customers.

Responsibilities :

  • Recruits, and manages performance of automation sales group.

  • Projects and forecasts expected sales volume for existing and new product lines and customers.

  • Manages sales pipeline for territory to provide enough opportunities to meet sales goals for automation products.

  • Develops strategic relationships with key customers within territory.

  • Analyzes, and understands local market to develop sales campaigns, creates marketing plans, and establishes sales quotas.

  • Liaison between Wesco and automation vendors.

  • Supports territory sales manager in all aspects of disciplined sales management.

  • Prepares periodic sales reports for management showing sales volume, performance to goal, and potential opportunities

Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  • 5 years required electrical industry as a manufacturer or distributor.

  • 5 years required selling, supporting, or using automation product like Rockwell Automation or equivalent manufacturer.

  • Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.

  • Ability to perform analytics on sales history and market information.

  • Strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong computer skills.

  • 2 years preferred technical sales management.

  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Working Environment : Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but the employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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