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[Apply on WESCO International’s careers site →](https://eklm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/33384) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [WESCO International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/) / Senior Specialist - Industrial Automation ## Job description As a Senior Specialist – Industrial Automation & Electrical Solutions, you will be responsible for providing pre or post-sales support and expertise to assist the Sales team in their sales efforts of industrial automation, electrical distribution, industrial lighting, motor control, and energy management products, systems and services. You will use your specialized 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. You will also assist in the creation and execution of business plans. ### Responsibilities Makes sales calls, researches customer needs and develops product and application information, demonstrating technology solutions for customers. Experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation product portfolios preferred. Provides guidance on Siemens SIMATIC, TIA Portal, SINAMICS drives, Industrial Ethernet solutions and Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PLC, FactoryTalk and PowerFlex product families. Expertise in industrial automation products; acts as domain expert internally and externally. Provides pre/post automation sales support for sales teams and customers. Assists Sales Representatives in finding new sales opportunities by teaching and guiding. Responsible for opportunity generation and target account planning. Executes business plans and assists in creation of plans. Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complementary product areas. Advises Purchasing and Inside Sales on product, suggested inventory, parts, delivery and price levels. Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth. Understands industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets. Administers and implements 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% #LI-JB1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 72 days - Location: Rockford, IL, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on WESCO International’s careers site →](https://eklm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/33384) ## More jobs at WESCO International ### [Senior Inside Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/0c6cc763bea9b3c6262b/) Rockford, IL, United States ### [Associate Specialist - Proposal Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/47c9fe94d18f338784f7/) Burnaby, BC, Canada ### [Chargé(e) de projets (électricité)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/a44cf15335f794fc335d/) Rimouski, QC, Canada ### [Critical Facilities Manager - Burn In Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/0f7d4a05897fce45c142/) Dacula, GA, United States ### [Critical Facilities Manager - Burn In Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/f9f640fa9b7fb02fc3d1/) Irving, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Controls Technical Specialist (Industrial Automation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/46dbaae73240587c0ea8/) Nestlé · Fairburn, GA, US ### [Controls Technical Specialist I (Industrial Automation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/e7c65a631878d7484f07/) Nestlé · Flagstaff, AZ, US ### [Industrial Automation- Client Sales Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/e541e5ef72107ef20a74/) Schneider Electric · Baton Rouge, Louisiana +1 more ### [Sr Director Marketing, Industrial Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/8e2bf90381ec5ae5acf1/) Honeywell International · Charlotte, NC, United States ### [General Manager, Utilities - Industrial Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/11382ba65820dcce7849/) Honeywell International · Charlotte, NC, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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