Power and Control Specialist (Tech Sales - Automation) - Washington/ Alaska

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, Idaho, 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 Specialist position focused on all Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley Products and related services
• Seen as the product and application leader in the Power technical segment by both internal and external stakeholders
• Perform as Marketing/Product Manager for Rockwell Automation Power and Control Products (variable speed drives, motors, motor control centers, power quality, etc.) and related services, and 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
• Customer business outcome driven and a total solution resource
• 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 Rockwell Automation Power and Control Products (variable speed drives, motors, motor control centers, power quality, etc.) and related services
• 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 Rockwell Automation Power and Control Products (variable speed drives, motors, motor control centers, power quality, etc.) and related services

What You Will Bring:

• Electrical understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Strong written and verbal skills in a team environment
• Allen Bradley application experience with Rockwell Automation Power and Control Products (variable speed drives, motors, motor control centers, power quality, etc.) and related services
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and TEAMS
• Self-driven, active 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, Service Centers, vendors, jobsite, etc.) and occasional out of area travel (training)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Good driving record

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $80,168.40 annually.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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