Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation I

As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage! RESPONSIBILITIES: Handle automation application of moderate to large complexity sales volume and provide pricing and quotations to customers. Provide technical support of automation and control products internal/external personnel and specify products to meet customer requirements and needs.  Recommend inventory of automation products and inform sales staff and customers of new developments in automation and related products technology. Provide technical services to customers for the use of operation and maintenance of automation equipment.  Attain or assist locations to exceed sales and profit budgets.  Provide internal and customer training of automation products and services and train sales staff on the technical aspects of automation products, drives, and related products.  Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Education:   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferredExperience:  Five years’ with progressive sales and marketing experience preferred.Knowledge:   Thorough knowledge of automation sales, marketing, and processes preferred.  Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in the application of engineering principles and to clearly present complex data to non-technical staff.  Advanced oral and written communication skills with the ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external customers.  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.  Will require onsite customer visits.  Knowledge of vendors automation products and Graybar’s operations a plus. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:  8:00 a.m. ‑ 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday Some overtime required BENEFITS: Graybar offers a benefits package, which includes medical/dental, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.  As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!  Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. 131424b4043266NDcMQMjcyMANTYzNg&facilityid=464 Become an Employee-Owner: A comprehensive healthcare package including medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, and vision plan Paid time off An employee stock purchase plan Outstanding tuition reimbursement program A profit sharing and savings plan Flexible spending accounts Disability insurance As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company! Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.