Automation Controls Specialist

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 500 company.- Graybar operates more than 250 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 Saint John, NB location.- Project Quotations Specialist- Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:- 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-
- Scholarship Program for Employee’s Children-
- Home and Auto Group Insurance Rates- Major Responsibilities:- Promote and sell Graybar Canada automation products and automation services to new and existing customers.-
- Territory covers Atlantic Canada.-
- 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 Graybar Automation solutions for their needs.-
- Participate in training sessions, trade shows and sales meetings as required.-
- Consistently upgrade knowledge of Automation products through supplier training.-
- Provide technical support for specific projects to resolve issues.-
- Ability to cross competitor products to Graybar Canada offerings.-
- Team up with Graybar Account Managers in order to provide detailed automation support to leverage total Graybar solutions.-
- Ensure compliance with company sales policy.-
- Track opportunities on Graybar Canada’s CRM.-
- Conduct automation product training seminars for new and existing customers.-
- Strive for continuous growth and improvement.- Preferred Skills & Experience:- Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (an electrical, automation / robotics background is preferred) with at least three years of relevant sales or industry experience.-
- Knowledge of electrical automation products. Rockwell Automation would be considered an asset.A “hunter” mentality when it comes to reaching and surpassing targets.-
- 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.- The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships.- If you are highly motivated and have a passion for customer service, and are looking for a fun, rewarding career, we would be pleased to talk to you about joining Graybar Canada.-
- We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.- NO PHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE.- Graybar Canada's Covid-19 Policy - when provincially allowed, mask mandate applies to non-vaccinated employees.