Associate Specialist

**Why You’ll Love EECOL**

When you join EECOL, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. We take pride in having an inclusive and family-like work environment. We provide a compensation package that offers competitive wages, flexible hours, excellent benefits, and a career you can be proud of. There are endless opportunities with our promote-within culture

**What’s in it for You**
- Permanent, full-time positions, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings are for friends, family, and fun, not work
- Enjoy regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities.
- EECOL is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career All training provided.
- A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, generous flex benefits, health & dental plan, life insurance, vision care, education assistance and a retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP and TFSA opportunities to save for the future
- Enjoy a wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping and much more.

As an Associate Specialist - Industrial Automation, you will promote and grow sales of industrial automation products, systems and services. You will provide pre and post sales technical support and training to both internal and external customers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Calls on customers, management and representatives to convince them of the desirability of automation products or services offered.
- Identifies additional opportunities for sales in coordination with Outside Sales Representatives, Automation Specialists and Sales Managers, where applicable.
- Communicates with Outside Sales Representatives, Automation Specialists and Sales Managers on an ongoing basis, providing account updates and supporting data.
- Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
- May serve as primary customer contact at identified accounts.
- Develops expertise in industrial automation and utilizes that knowledge to support the sales and service of the automation products.
- Participates in ongoing training to maintain competency in product and complementary product areas.
- Learn market conditions and competitive forces.
- Coordinates marketing, promotion programs and product launches from product businesses.
- Develops relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- 2 years automation sales experience preferred
- 2 years technical experience using automation products preferred
- Ability to travel up to 25%

**Are You Ready to Launch Your Career with EECOL?**

Founded in 1919, we have been offering competitive value and superior service for over 100 years with over 60 locations in Western Canada. EECOL is one of Canada's leading electrical products distributors. Our employees stay for the long-term because we offer a rewarding and exciting career, not just a job The majority of our team started in entry-level positions and have enjoyed a variety of career paths taking them to leadership roles throughout the organizations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity; join our team today

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Compensation Details $69,352 - $86,689 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, EECOL offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.

Empowering People - Energizing Communities. Since 1919, EECOL Electric has provided material and technical support for the construction, industrial, and residential markets from over 60 locations in Canada. EECOL Electric is driven to provide exceptional service, proprietary solutions, and a complete product portfolio to a diverse range of customers' electrical requirements in automation, utility, lighting, data communication, wire and cable, power distribution, and renewable energy. EECOL's company culture is built on respect, integrity, honesty, and a shared passion for delivering a positive, memorable experience for our customers, partners, and communities.

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