Automation & Control Specialist (Sales)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution.

Job Description

The Automation & Controls Specialist is accountable for the promotion, sale and support of automation equipment and works on a variety of automation projects, as a team member with our technical resources team.  This position interacts with clients to understand automation requirements and transform them into effective solutions.

• Build relationships with customers, manufacturers, and automation integrators.
• Perform detailed product demonstrations so customer can clearly see value and features.
• Leverage key relationships as needed to identify emerging needs and solutions.
• Determine market segments, identify key target accounts, and execute a strategic sales plan for those accounts.
• Identify customer needs, propose solutions, and close orders.
• Promote Summit’s value added services in addition to products in competitive situations.
• Identify project sales opportunities.
• Transform product and service sales opportunities into system sales opportunities when appropriate (Motion Control, VFD’s, Engineered Services, and other automation products).
• Effective listening, communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.

Qualifications

Nice-to-Have Experience :

Additional Information

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224.  Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.