Technical Specialist Industrial Automation

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As a Technical Specialist - Industrial Automation you will support the sales of high-tech automation and control products and work with branch personnel to identify opportunities for products to satisfy customer needs.

In this role you will:

• Specify products to meet customer requirements and needs
• Recommend inventory of automation products
• Inform sales staff and customers of new developments in automation and related products technology
• Provide technical services to customers for the operation and maintenance of automation equipment
• Provide technical support of automation and control products to customer and Company personnel and new product updates

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 2 years experience in progressively more responsible sales marketing and/or field experience required; 11 years experience preferred
• Two-year degree required: Technical college or equivalent
• Knowledge of high-tech automation and control products and engineering principles related to customer automation products
• Knowledge of operations sales and information systems processes
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with management and evaluate customer needs
• Organizational and team building skills
• Ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external contacts and clearly present complex solutions to non-technical staff
• Extensive travel required

Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $95500 annually depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible based on specific and relevant business metrics.

This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program to support eligible drivers. This program allows you to choose and drive your own vehicle rather than a company-assigned car and your reimbursements can help you build equity in your vehicle over time. Please note that certain vehicle requirements such as age and original MSRP may impact your eligibility for tax-free reimbursement. More information about Graybars FAVR reimbursement program will be shared upon hire.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug benefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts .

• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

• Share in our success with P rofit Sharing Plans .

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others achievements with our Employee Recognition Program .

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs .

• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar

At Graybar our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values we welcome people from all backgrounds cultures and experiences into our company because we believe its the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow learn and make a difference both as individuals and as part of the team.

Thats what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out whats next for you.

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