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Automation Specialist

North Coast Electric, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview

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 Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we 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 offers a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

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, OEMs, 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 Software & Control (Automation, Industrial Computers, PLCs, HMI, and Software) products and related services

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

Perform as Marketing/Product Manager for Software & Control (Automation, Industrial Computers, PLCs, HMI, and Software products and related services) as a single point of contact for the Rockwell Business Unit

Collaborate with in-company associates and external vendor/partner employees

Demonstrate proactive behaviors and aptitude for presenting solutions as part of an overall business outcome

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

Prepare quotations, including development of material for Software & Control products and related services

Collaborate with manufacturing sales engineers and engineering consultants to get Rockwell Automation and North Coast products and services specified

Engage proactively with customers’ buying behavior, becoming part of the 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 Software & Control Business

What You Will Bring Electrical understanding of AC/DC circuits

Allen Bradley, or equivalent application experience with automation systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interface, Industrial Computers, and Software Development Tools

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

Physical Requirements And Work Environment 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

Salary & Compensation This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.

Pay is $93,300 to $119,000 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

Tution 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)

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” Learn more at the North Coast website. North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

EEO and Pay Transparency

EEO is the Law. Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision: Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, click here.

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