We are seeking a Senior Specialist - Industrial Automation to join our team in Jackson! As a Senior Specialist - Industrial Automation, you will be responsible for providing pre- or post-sales support to assist the Sales team in their sales efforts of industrial automation products, systems and services. You will use its product knowledge to deliver presentations and product demonstrations to customers and sales representatives and will have a continuing role in customer support to address questions or issues in the usage of the products. If you are passionate about automation technology, enjoy customer interaction, and want to grow within a collaborative and highly supportive team, we’d love to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical services to clients relating to industrial automation products (PLC, HMI, Drives…)
- Makes sales calls, research customer needs and provides product and application information; demonstrating technology solutions for customers.
- Gathers, analyzes and shares technical information and solutions to internal and external customers.
- Provides pre/post automation sales support for sales teams and customers.
- Develops expertise in industrial automation product groups and shares that knowledge as needed.
- Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
- Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complementary product areas.
- Understands market conditions and competitive forces.
- Participates in marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses.
- Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources
Qualifications:
- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3+ years technical experience using automation products.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- 4 years preferred automation sales.
- 5+ years preferred technical experience using automation products
- Ability to travel up to 25%
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years technical experience using automation products
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- 4 years preferred automation sales
- 5+ years preferred technical experience using automation products
- Ability to travel up to 25%
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
