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Graybar Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation & Control in Itasca, Illinois
Make a difference.
As a Sales Engineer - 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 customers and Company personnel and new product updates
What you bring to the table:
Minimum 1 year experience required in progressively more responsible sales, marketing, and/or field experience
2 year degree required, Technical college or equivalent
4+ years experience preferred
Knowledge of high-tech automation and control products
Knowledge of engineering principles related to customer automation products
Knowledge of suppliers' automation products
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal, organizational and team building skills
Ability to work effectively with management and evaluate customer needs
Ability to clearly present complex solutions to non-technical staff
Ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external contacts
Extensive travel required
Pay Details:
The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $75,000.00 annually subject to increase based on experience. The position is also eligible for bonus incentives, based on specific and relevant business metrics.
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 it’s 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.
That’s 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 what’s next for you.
At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months, and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits. Benefits include: Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays, Employee Recognition Program
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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