Regional Automation Manager - Kirby Risk Corporation : Job Details

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: . Email questions to [email protected]

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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:

A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace

Other details

* Job Family Sales & Marketing

* Job Function Management

* Pay Type Salary

* Travel % 50

* Telecommute % 1

* Required Education Some College

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* Bloomington, IL, USA

* Centralia, IL 62801, USA

* Champaign, IL, USA

* Danville, IL, USA

* Decatur, IL, USA

* Effingham, IL 62401, USA

* Macomb, IL 61455, USA

* Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA

* Peoria, IL, USA

* Springfield, IL, USA