Automation Specialist - Smart Components

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution. For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. Turtle is a place where collaboration and creativity are encouraged, and employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry.

This is a hybrid (remote office and field) Specialist position in which you will be providing customer business outcomes and solutions to internal and external customers on industrial manufacturing automation applications and related services. You will work closely with end-users, system integrators, OEMs, engineering consulting firms, and electrical contractors at local high-tech customers to get our products specified for use. Extensive training opportunities on all products and applications will be provided.

• Technical Specialist focused on Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley products and related services.
• Collaborate with Corporate Marketing programs related to Smart Components (Small Controllers, Industrial Control, Sensors, Safety, Distributed I/O, and condition-based monitoring) as a single point of contact for the Rockwell Business Unit.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop marketing and business plans, technical and promotional activities, and support market objectives. Understand the existing market, trends, and competitive landscape.
• Provide customer business outcomes-driven solutions as a total resource.
• Work with internal and external customers on technical and product training, product selection, and pre/post-sales support.
• Prepare quotations, including development of material for Smart Components and related services as needed for customers.
• Work closely with manufacturing sales engineers and engineering consultants to get Rockwell Automation products and services specified.
• Play an active role in a customer’s buying behavior and become an intrinsic part of their future manufacturing designs.

• Experience with automation Smart Components (Small Controllers, Industrial Control, Sensors, Safety, Distributed I/O, and condition-based monitoring) and related services.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• Strong interpersonal communications and presentation skills.
• Self-driven, active desire to develop a deeper understanding of Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley products and service offerings.
• College degree preferred or equivalent experience in this area.

• Hybrid work environment with frequent computer use.
• Local travel (NY & NJ) to customers, vendors, job sites, etc., and occasional out-of-area travel for training.
• Lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Good driving record.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee-negotiated discounts

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast, and we offer integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

You can begin by filling out our application online. For more information about Turtle, please visit our website at  Linked In:
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EEO Statement: Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.