Job Abstract

The position of Automation Specialist - Industrial Components / Sensors and Safety will be based out of our Solon, OH location!

Summary
The Automation Specialist position is responsible for growing sales of specialized products to all customers, with the objective to increase profitable sales through creating, building, and maintaining high quality customer and vendor relationships.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrates commercial and technical acumen related to assigned technology segment(s). Subject Matter Expert of assigned technology segment(s).
• Leads and supports sales efforts with key targets, key customers and key opportunities in area/region 
• Identifies customer needs, proposes solutions and closes orders 
• Presents proposals to all levels of leadership and technical audiences 
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers 
• Participates in product meetings, seminars and training schools to enhance and maintain personal and product knowledge 
• Assist branches and customer with product, technical support and training 
• May analyze market potential, develop an annual business plan based on market conditions and lead execution with local technical, sales and management team 
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 4+ years’ experience 
• Product and application knowledge required
• Electrical distribution industry or related experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with outside sales staff, customers and co-workers to satisfy job requirements
• Ability to prioritize and organize job tasks
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks
• Ability & willingness to pitch in and help others and work in a team-based environment 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills and ability to drive decisions with influence
• Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel/Outlook/Word
   

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions    None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations    None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    None
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds    None
• Up to 50 pounds    None
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”