Automation Specialist

At North Coast, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Our Leaders are focused on building customer-centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results.

What you will do:

This is an Outside Technical Specialist position in which you will be providing customer business outcomes and solutions to internal and external customers on automation applications and related services. This position involves working closely with end users, system integrators, OEM's, engineering consulting firms and electrical contractors, at local high-tech customers to get our products specified for use. We will provide extensive training opportunities on ail products and applications.

• A single point of contact for the Rockwell Business Unit
• Perform as marketing/product manager for the Automation Technical Segment products and related services including:
  • Controllers
  • HMI
  • Networks
  • Factory Automation Software
• Develop marketing and business plans, technical promotional activities, and support market objectives
• Work with both internal and external customers on technical and product training, product selection, and pre/post sales support
• Quotation preparation, including development of material for the Automation Technical Segment products and related services
• Work closely with manufacturer sales engineers, and engineering consultants to get Rockwell Automation and North Coast products and services specified
• Play an active role in engaging with customers’ buying behavior, becoming and intrinsic part of the customers’ future designs
• Maintain a Sales Funnel to accomplish sales goals or meet sales growth objectives for the Automation Technical Segment
• Responsible for driving business strategies to accelerate growth in the Automation Technical Segment
• The Automation Specialist will be the technical and commercial liaison between Rockwell Automation and North Coast, providing marketing and commercial leadership for sales growth, responsibility for supporting the commercial plan for these businesses and taking a lead role in developing a competency plan to ensure support functions (inside/outside sales) are adequately prepared to maximize share gain for these businesses

What you will bring:

• Understanding of existing market, trends, and competitive landscape
• Electrical background and motor control experience
• Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC product experience
• Desire to further develop understanding of Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation products and service offerings
• College degree, technical diploma/degree or equivalent related experience
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• People oriented and a team player

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Professional office environment
• Frequent computer and telephone use
• Frequent driving and good driver’s record
• Occasional lifting of up-to 30lbs.

Why work for North Coast?  

Own your expertise and your future.  Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.

North Coast Electric, a family-owned business since 1913, became part of the Sonepar USA family in 2019. We have locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Arizona. As a full line electrical distributor, we supply a wide range of electrical equipment to the electrical contractor, factory automation, industrial MRO, and commercial & institutional markets.

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com.

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Salary : $57,300 - $72,500