Wesco · 10 hours ago
Senior Engineer - Application
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expWesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. The Senior Engineer - Application supports and promotes electrical power and infrastructure products, providing technical expertise and support to sales management and customers.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provides technical expertise in, Electrical and infrastructure products, acts as domain expert internally and externally
Provides pre-sales support, including system engineering, product selection, compatibility confirmation, and process layout
Provides post-sales support, including programming support and training, system, process, and product start up, and customer support and training
Acts as a technical liaison between the customer, WESCO, and the selected vendors in system design, implementation, start up, and ongoing maintenance
Provides proof of concept for solving customers’ engineering and production needs
Makes joint and solo calls to customers and prospects
Regularly travels to and works within customer warehouse facilities, outdoor yards, substations, and power line rights of way
Assists account representatives in finding new sales opportunities by teaching and guiding
Executes business plans and assists in creation of plans
Promotes value-add of the assigned products in competitive situations
Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas
Partners with Purchasing, Regional Management and Inside Sales on product, suggested inventory, parts, delivery, and price levels
Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth
Understands industry trends and technical developments that effect target markets
Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources
Connects with client, management, and representatives to showcase current or alternative products or services offered
Makes sales contacts, researchs customer needs and develops product and application information, demonstrating technology solutions for customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree - Engineering or related field required
5 years required of experience in networking and infrastructure sales in medium or large company
5 years required technical experience using, designing, or implementing medium and/or high voltage electrical products
Experience in leading or directing teams
Maintain expertise in electrical power systems and infrastructure products
Attain and maintain any vendor required certifications for specialized products relevant to customer base
Leadership – ability to formulate and communicate clear vision and sense of direction and mobilize people
Communication – ability to pass messages using different channels (verbal and written)
Facilitating – ability to organize and facilitate multidisciplinary teams through structured workshops (strategic session, Kaizens, problem solving sessions)
Change management – ability to communicate a need for change, create all necessary conditions for successful change and overcome different forms of resistance
Coaching – ability to coach people to develop their skills and abilities to achieve agreed upon objectives
Training – ability to identify and formulate training needs and assure training execution and follow up
Ability to travel 25% - 50%
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
7 years preferred of experience in networking and infrastructure sales in medium or large company
7 years preferred technical experience using, designing, or implementing medium and/or high voltage electrical products
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (19)
2022 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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