Drives Specialist (44408)

Looking to start an exciting new career City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly motivated and passionate about providing incredible customer service.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our customer service first core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 75 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7400 people at over 1100 branches worldwide of which there are over 700 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year while staying true to our Company values.

Job Summary

The Drives Specialist is expected to provide the sales support required to assist business development managers with the proper selection customer acquisition installation and commissioning of application specific drives solutions. The roles acts as the primary technical expert on drive applications. Additionally this expert will provide technical training to all required staff and/or customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies safe-work practices for installation and commissioning of drives.
• Responsible for properly sizing and selecting application specific drives solutions.
• Provides recommendations and technical expertise in the selection of motors gearing and drives for customer applications.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of the installation requirements and best practices for applications.
• Programs and utilizes standard software features of drives.
• Makes joint sales calls with field sales staff in support of drive applications.
• Provides technical support to internal and external customers.
• Conducts training for both internal associates and customers.
• Responsible for achieving revenue and growth goals.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to multi-task and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work full-time or overtime if necessary.

Education/Experience

• Has an educational background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Has a professional background in drives systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Siemens Allen Bradley Yaskawa ABB and related technologies.

Competencies

• In-depth technical knowledge of drives motors and industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with Siemens Allen Bradley Yaskawa ABB or similar technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Effective communication and training skills for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at once.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Initiative to identify and suggest improvements to applications and processes.
• Team player who collaborates effectively with sales and other internal teams.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness Hospital Confinement Accident Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental physical financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy Parental and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing walking bending kneeling stooping and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices including selection hiring assignment re-assignment promotion transfer compensation discipline and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal state or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices including selection hiring assignment re-assignment promotion transfer compensation discipline and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal state or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

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