Automation Specialist

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Summary

Job title: Automation Specialist

Job ID: 202497970004

Department: Kansas TRC

Location: MO-Kansas City

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: Solution Consultant Manager

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

Benefits

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave