Automation Controls Specialist - Hamilton, Canada - Graybar

    Graybar
    Graybar Hamilton, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Job Brief

    The specialist promotes and sells Graybar Canada automation products and automation services to new and existing customers.

    Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

    Graybar Canada – a division of Graybar Electric US – is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. We are also a Fortune company.

    Graybar operates more than distribution facilities throughout North America, with over 30 branches across Canada alone. As one of the world's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

    Graybar Canada currently has an exciting career opportunity available out of our Hamilton, ON branch.

    Automation Controls Specialist

    Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

  • No Evening or Weekend Shifts
  • TELUS Health Virtual Care
  • Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Profit Sharing Program
  • Long Term Disability Benefits
  • Group RRSP Matching
  • Corporate Fitness Membership Program
  • Employee Share Purchase Program
  • Computer Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Service Awards Program

    • Major Responsibilities:

  • Promote and sell automation products, automation services to new and existing customers.
  • Territory covers Hamilton, Niagara Falls and the surrounding area.
  • Consistently upgrade knowledge of products through supplier training.
  • Actively seek new customers in the territory that will enable the company to secure profitable business while maintaining and developing new relationships of current customers.
  • Prepare estimates and quote pricing, credit terms, warranties and delivery dates.
  • Consult with customers on Automation solutions for their needs.
  • Participate in training sessions, trade shows and sales meetings as required.
  • Provide technical support for specific projects to resolve issues.
  • Ability to cross competitor products to Graybar Canada offerings.
  • Team up with Account Managers in order to provide detailed automation support to leverage total Graybar solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with company sales policy.
  • Track opportunities on the company CRM.
  • Deliver product presentations and training seminars for new and existing customers.
  • Strive for continuous growth and improvement.

    • Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (High end PLC programming/ automation background is strongly preferred) with at least three years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical automation products. Schneider Automation would be considered an asset.
  • Possess strong understanding of IEC programming languages.
  • Exhibits excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong negotiating skills.
  • Able to prioritize work and ability to be flexible and work independently.
  • Consistently able to meet deadlines competently and in a timely fashion.
  • Possesses strong relationship building skills to cultivate and develop customer loyalty.
  • Practice excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Must demonstrate honesty and integrity.