Automation Specialist

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 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.

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, OEM's, 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, PLC’s 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, PLC’s, HMI, and Software products and related services, as a single point of contact for the Rockwell Business Unit

• Experienced with successful developing collaboration with both in-company associates and external vendor/partner employees

• Demonstrated proactive behaviors and proven aptitude for presenting solution as part of an overall business outcome

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

• Quotation preparation, including development of material for Software & Control (Automation, Industrial Computers, PLC’s, HMI, and Software) and related services as needed for customer

• Work closely with manufacture sales engineers and engineering consultants to get Rockwell Automation and North Coast products and services specified

• 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

• Maintain a Sales Funnel to accomplish Sales Goals/Meet Sales Growth Objectives for the Software & Control Business (Automation, Industrial Computers, PLC’s HMI, and Software)

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/AlIen-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.

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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.

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