Regional Automation Manager

Sales Leaders . . . Ready to take your Automation and sales management expertise to the next level in the Central Illinois Automation Sales market?

If so, then Kirby Risk Electrical Supply has a promising opportunity for you as a Regional Automation Manager in the Central Illinois Region.

Position Summary

Accountable for budgeting, leading, managing, developing, and implementing the Automation business strategy 

Responsibilities of the Role

• Develop and successfully implement an annual Rockwell Automation and associated business plan, including sales goals, target accounts, and commercial events
• Directly manages the automation resources for optimal utilization of resources, ensuring product knowledge, quality, and consistent level of service by all team members
• Analyze and evaluate the performance of the Automation Team
• Lead and participate in Rockwell Quarterly Business Reviews with members of the leadership team
• Analyze Rockwell Automation product sales gaps and focus sales efforts to fill those gaps
• Engage in direct communications with automation suppliers regarding technical applications and other pertinent information related to automation projects                      
• Make sales calls on customers to assist in Rockwell Automation and associated product market share gains
• Champions Rockwell Automation and associated product along with Account Manager relationships for the territory

Primary Requirements

• Reside in Central Illinois—i.e. (Danville, Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington, Springfield, Macomb, Peoria, Effingham, Centralia, or Mt. Vernon )
• Familiar with the region and electrical market
• Familiar with the Illinois vendor market and Automation products
• Solid understanding of the electrical wholesale distribution industry is preferred
• You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship.

Education/Experience would include:

• College degree or 5+ years’ relevant work experience.
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated.
• Superior communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, customer contact skills, and telephone etiquette skills.
• Demonstrable computer skills and aptitude; Microsoft Office is preferred, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Proven Automation expertise, sales management/supervisory experience, planning/decision-making skills, and problem-resolution skills.
• Thorough understanding of business operations and processes.

What’s the company culture like at Kirby Risk?

A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful (since 1926) organization are reflected in its enduring Values and Principles: hard-working, engaged, caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.  

What are the benefits?

Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including

• Medical
• RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training

How to apply: 

To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

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Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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