Automation and Software Product Sales Specialist

Routeco is looking towards a bright future as a growing part of Sonepar, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership (44,500 people, an annual turnover of 32.4 billion euros) in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services.You’ll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products.We encourage development and progression both within individuals and in the business by constantly moving forward and are open to acquisitions that help to strengthen our skills and offerings to also provide the best for our customers and our associates.If you are looking for a company that has a long-term vision and cares about its people and the planet, then look no further.We want you to join and contribute to a team that is constantly striving to be La Référence. ARE YOU THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR? We are particularly interested in candidates based in the Coventry, Worcester, and Gloucester areas, including Herefordshire, or in the North East (Peterlee or Leeds areas).Reporting to the Automation & Software (A&S) Sales Manager, working in the Automation & Software Product Sales Specialist (PSS) team at Routeco means providing technical knowledge, advice and pre-sales support to external customers for both new business and existing accounts.We are looking for someone ideally with field sales experience and prior knowledge and passion for selling Rockwell PLC, HMI and Software products as well as specific third-party products that complement the overall offering. The candidate will have a broad interest in engineering and will also be prepared to embrace new and innovative products and talk about them to our customers.

• Responsibility for the profitable growth of the Automation and Software business in the relevant geographical area.
• To be instrumental in finding and converting new business development opportunities and priority target accounts
• To offer technical training, advice and assistance to Routeco internal and external personnel.
• Attend joint customer visits with Routeco Sales Engineers, Sales Managers, Rockwell Account Managers and other external Routeco sales teams with the purpose of assisting customers to selecting the right products for their application.
• Communicate and interface with Service Centres and other departments on technical and commercial issues and portray a professional image at all times.
• Observe Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Take charge of your personal development and contribute to the evaluation of performance in line with Routeco’s core competencies and learning and development framework.
• Responsibility for delivering relevant workshops to our customer base within their geographic area.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO ROUTECO?

• HNC/HND or higher in electrical engineering (or equivalent electrical engineering qualification) is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the application and selection of Rockwell PLC, HMI and Software, is required.
• It is desirable (but not essential) that the role holder has experience in industrial field sales.
• The successful applicant will have the ability to provide effective technical solutions, solve problems and endeavour to provide continuous benefits for both the customer and the company.
• Thriving from personal interaction, problem solving, creating and maintaining relationships as well as making a good impression both personally and for the organisation.
• The ability to form friendly and trusting relationships will play an important part of the role.

WHAT ROUTECO CAN OFFER YOU

• Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days with the option to flex up/down 5 days.
• Celebrate your milestones with special gifts and up to 5 extra holiday days in your anniversary year.
• Wellness Benefits: Access a health and wellbeing cashback scheme and single private medical cover
• Benefit from life assurance coverage at 4 times your salary.
• You will be eligible to receive free shares after completing 3 years of service.
• Join our group personal pension plan with a 5% employer contribution.
• Unlock a LinkedIn Learning license to enhance your skills.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Receive discretionary 'on the spot’ and value-based awards for outstanding performance.
• Get paid time off for participating in our volunteering programs.
• Access the Associate Discounts Portal for savings.
• Earn financial reward for referring talented individuals.
• Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Access a 24/7 support program through Unum, and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Fitness Benefits: Enjoy gym membership discounts.

Routeco are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across the whole organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees and will not discriminate based on a person’s race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, source of income, parental status, or any other protected status and we will strive to build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness, and transparency.If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.As part of our commitment to increase workplace diversity, we have introduced the practise of anonymising c.v.s to help remove bias by omitting personally identifiable information, such as name, gender, age and education. We aim for an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.Are you ready to make a difference?REF-228 331