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Summary

Job title: Automation Specialist

Job ID: 202498760007

Department: Automation Solutions Group (ASG)

Location: KS-Wichita

Description

Summary:

This position will be responsible for driving the area of primary responsibility business strategy to accelerate growth in the Automation planning group (Programmable Controllers, I/O, HMI, Safety, Design/Operations Software, System Network Design). The Automation Solution Consultant will be the technical liaison between Rockwell Automation and the distributor, provide marketing and commercial leadership for sales growth, be responsible to supporting the commercial plan for the businesses and take a lead role in developing a competency plan to ensure that support functions (inside/outside sales) are adequately prepared to maximize share gain for these business in their APR. Additionally, the expectation of the Automation Solution Consultant is to commercially support the services business as part of its day to day activities.

Reports to: Solution Consultant Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education

• 3-years’ experience/knowledge applying Rockwell Automations products or equivalent competitive solutions

• Outcome-based selling experience

• Demonstrate technical writing and presentation skills

  ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of local market and competitive environment

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

Network Engineering Certification (CCNA or MCSE or equivalent) is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Conditions vary and may include industrial, warehouse, office, and external environments. Some activities will include climbing, standing, and possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office time may include sitting for extended periods.

• The position involves travel – both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Competency:

• Demonstrates the ability to describe and apply the fundamentals of programmable controllers, I/O, HMI, safety, industrial computers, system network design, design software, operations software, and plant maintenance software in manufacturing environments.

• Understands legacy products and provides modernization guidance from legacy products to latest technology.

• Good technical writing & presentation skills with ability to present RA’s value proposition to mid / large size groups of customers (external and internal) both commercially and technically.

• Formal certification in Functional Safety, Network Design, or Cybersecurity is preferred.

• Uses configuration tools such as Proposal Works to configure core products.

• Provides guidance to customers on the proper installation and configuration of core products.

• Communicate commercial and technical product issues to Rockwell Automation Domain Experts and business units. • Ability to develop an internal training plan for your territory.

Sales Leadership Competency:

• Outcome – based selling experience with understanding of industrial business drivers.

• Ability to conduct quarterly business plan reviews with local sales teams.

• Leading the Disciplined Sales Process in identifying Automation opportunities.

• Coordinate and manage business to business relationships within the Automation Business

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching