Job description

Agilix Solutions currently has an opening for an Automation Specialist at our Memphis, TN Branch. The Automation Specialist is the technical liaison between the automation vendors and the distributor. The Automation Specialist provides marketing and commercial leadership for sales growth and is a technical resource supporting inside and outside sales forces.
This role will report to the Automation Specialist Manager.
Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of PLC’s, HMI design/programming, networking, and motion control.
• Be a point of contact for each business unit: PLC, Software, Motion Control & Operator Interface.
• Lead commercial activities to drive product migrations, conversions, and other sales opportunities.
• Identify customer needs and propose solutions to assist in closing business.
• Provide selection and design advice and product support to customers on assigned products.
• Understand and promote complementary product lines.
• Support multiple branch locations in the designated sales territory.
• Analyze market conditions, competitive offerings, determine market share, and identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor and advise appropriate inventory levels on designated products.
• Achieve and maintain necessary technical and commercial competencies.
• Transform product and service sales opportunities into system sales where appropriate.
• Support developing product competency plans for inside/outside sales.
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• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Associates degree in related technical field, or equivalent experience is required.

• At least 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing experience, electrical distribution experience preferred.

• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of automation standards & terminology.

• Knowledge of control systems and computer technology.

• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture products is preferred.
• Strong Automation Control / HMI application knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills required.

• Ability to influence and guide team members when required.

Company-Provided Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K (Company match contributions and annual profit-sharing plan)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Legal Services
• Critical Illness
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care/FSA

COVID-19 Precautions/Procedures

• Virtual and In-person (socially distanced) interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided if desired.
• COVID-19 Guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings encouraged

About Agilix Solutions:

Formed in 2021 by the merger of St. Louis-based French Gerleman and Memphis-based IAC Supply Solutions, Agilix Solutions ranks among Electrical Wholesaling Magazine’s 50 largest distributors. With a rich history dating back 100+ years, we deliver meaningful solutions to our customers in the industrial, commercial and construction markets. Agilix Solutions has longstanding partnerships with top manufacturers of automation, electrical, datacom, power transmission, safety, industrial supply, lighting and solar solutions.
Be part of a team of experts dedicated to the success of our customers. We’re committed to doing whatever it takes to deliver meaningful solutions. With 360+ employees serving our customers from 13 locations across the Midwest and Midsouth regions, we offer our employees the support of a large team committed to connecting customers with products and expertise tailored to whatever challenges they’re facing. And as a family-owned business, we pair that unparalleled access to resources with the familiarity and friendliness of a local distributor.
We understand your values because we share and lead with those same values ourselves. With Agilix Solutions, you’ll join a team of exceptional people committed to unparalleled performance when it matters most, for us and our customers.
Location: 3150 Carrier Street, Memphis, TN 38116

Location: 3150 Carrier Street, Memphis, TN 38116

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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