Technical Specialist - Industrial Automation

Position Overview

Make a difference. As a Technical Specialist - Industrial Automation, you will support the sales of high‑tech automation and control products and work with branch personnel to identify opportunities for products to satisfy customer needs.

• Specify products to meet customer requirements and needs.
• Recommend inventory of automation products.
• Inform sales staff and customers of new developments in automation and related product technology.
• Provide technical services to customers for the operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Provide technical support of automation and control products to customers and Company personnel and new product updates.

• Minimum 1 year of progressively more responsible sales, marketing, and/or field experience.
• 4+ years experience preferred.
• Two-year degree required:
  Technical college or equivalent.
• Knowledge of high‑tech automation and control products and engineering principles related to customer automation products.
• Knowledge of operations, sales, and information systems processes.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with management and evaluate customer needs.
• Organizational and team building skills.
• Ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external contacts and clearly present complex solutions to non‑technical staff.

Starting salary of $73,000 annually, depending on experience. Bonus eligible based on specific business metrics.

Extensive travel required. Position may require use of personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for employee and options for family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Benefits at no cost.
• Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Wellness Day.
• Community Time Off.
• Predictable Work Schedules (no weekends or nights for most roles).
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.