Automation Product Specialist - Burnaby, Canada - Westburne

Westburne

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Westburne, a division of Rexel (

RXL:
Euronext Paris), is a Canadian market leader in energy, lighting, wire and cable, automation and connected network solutions.

We are currently looking for a self-motivated individual to become an integral part of our team at our
Burnaby, BC location.

As an
Automation Product Specialist based in Burnaby, your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Assists our industrial Sales Representatives in identifying and closing Automation sales opportunities
Prepare annual strategic plans for sales development in assigned geographical area
Upgrades skills on a continuous basis, by attending Rockwell Automation courses as deemed necessary by the Automation District Supervisor
Maintains relationships with key O.E.M.'s engineering firms and endusers in assigned territories
Works directly with Industrial Sales Representatives and Rockwell account managers to create the Automation business plan for assigned branch locations
Conducts training for external and internal customers in order to keep them current with technology advances in the Automation product offering
Train our Industrial Sales Representative to locate Automation sales opportunities
Report activities and progress on a weekly basis to the Automation District Supervisor
Ensures that our sales efforts meet sales budget requirements and fit within our cost allocation
Provides mentoring to the Automation Technical Support personnel
Other duties as specified by the Automation Supervisor and Automation District Managers

Skills & Qualifications:

University or College degree / diploma in Engineering or a minimum of five (5) years related experience in the industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years previous Automation product sales experience either in the field or as a technical support person
Strong background in Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Products and Services. Knowledge of PLC, HMI/SCADA, Automation software and Motion control.
Outstanding communication skills, to communicate effectively with all current and prospective customers on a regular basis

Why Westburne?

Westburne, a division of Rexel, is the Canadian market leader in the B2B supply of electrical, alternative energy, lighting, wire and cable, automation and connected enterprise solutions.

With over 100 locations, we are proud to offer rewarding careers to over 1000 Canadians across the country.

What We Can Offer You
Our employees enjoy a dynamic and ever-changing work environment. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and pension packages, and the opportunity for continued growth across the organization.

Learn more about life at Westburne by visiting or our page on LinkedIn.