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Wesco · 3 days ago

Senior Specialist - Industrial Automation (Sales)

positionNew Brighton, MN
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$82K/yr - $103K/yr
date5+ years exp

Wesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. They are seeking a Senior Specialist – Industrial Automation to provide pre and post-sales support for industrial automation products, assist the Sales team, and develop customer relationships.

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Hiring Manager
Kala Bennett
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Responsibilities

Makes sales calls, researches customer needs and develops product and application information, demonstrating technology solutions for customers
Expertise in industrial automation products; acts as domain expert internally and externally
Provides pre/post automation sales support for sales teams and customers
Assists Sales Representatives in finding new sales opportunities by teaching and guiding
Responsible for opportunity generation and target account planning
Executes business plans and assists in creation of plans
Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complementary product areas
Advises Purchasing 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 affect target markets
Administers and implements marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses
Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources

Qualification

Industrial automation expertiseTechnical sales supportCommunication skillsPresentation skillsComputer skills

Required

High School Degree or Equivalent required
3+ years technical experience using automation products
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred
4 years preferred automation sales
5+ years preferred technical experience using automation products

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans

Company

Wesco

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At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.wesco.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Wesco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (32)
2024 (4)
2023 (19)
2022 (14)
2021 (4)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.53B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO

Leadership Team

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John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
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David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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