Director, Intelligent Devices

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Director Intelligent Devices

Location: La Vergne TN

Job type: Full time

What Youll Do

Job Summary

The position of Director Intelligent Devices reports to the Vice President of Automation Solutions and works with our Regional VPs Business Directors Area Managers and the Rockwell Automation Channel Management. This role requires developing maintaining and executing our joint business plans to meet and exceed growth goals and achieve recognition for Best-in-Class leadership of our Rockwell Areas of Primary Responsibility (APR). As a business segment leader you will collaborate across sales marketing operations and technical teams to drive growth improve customer outcomes and deliver industry-leading automation solutions. You will be part of a customer-first innovation-driven organization with a strong reputation in industrial automation. This role will lead one of the most critical growth areas in our business while working closely with a premier global partner Rockwell Automation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborative with all corporate functions and support teams to drive immediate and long-term objectives.
• Responsible for Rockwell Automation ITD Commercial Planning Process and Sales Performance Goals.
• Develop & Maintain Resource Allocation Plans for our Crawford Electric Supply ITD Specialist Teams.
• Leads the Region in overseeing Learning Paths for our Crawford Electric Supply Account Managers Inside Salespeople and ITD Specialist Teams.
• Leads collaboration with Operational Team to drive operational discipline and excellence as it relates to the Rockwell Automation ITD portfolio.
• Helps Develop Strengthen and Maintain Account Manager & Specialist relationships within the Crawford Electric Supply (Rockwell Automation) Authorized APRs.
• Lead efforts to cultivate Partner Relationships within the Crawford Electric Supply (Rockwell Automation) Authorized APRs.
• Develops & Maintains all Key Performance Indicators (KPI) necessary to drive initiatives and communicate regularly to the teams.
• Participates in Crawford Electric Supply Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with Account Manager and Specialists by preparing presentations and communicating information. Will use tools like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Sonepar Sales Management (SSM) tools and Rockwell Partner Performance Reporting (PPR) tools.
• Help target existing and new customers and share gain activities.
• Help lead accountability through Annual Performance Reviews by setting SMART Goals (Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant & Time-based) to strengthen performance.
• Practices consistent effective mentoring and performance information with regional associates through direct or delegated feedback. Help assist in the development of our people.
• Drives adoption and execution of all customer omni-channel solutions and services available through Crawford Electric Supply.
• Assist with the acquisition and development of impact talent and succession planning.
• Engage directly with strategic customers to uncover needs and develop solutions through the Rockwell Automation ecosystem.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key Rockwell Automation stakeholders ensuring alignment on strategy pricing and market development.
• Develop and execute the Intelligent Devices business plan in alignment with Rockwell Automations strategic initiatives and Crawford Electrics growth targets.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Practical verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven history of Sales Leadership.
• Competitive and collaborative team player.
• Alignment in core values and compliance.
• Capable using Microsoft Office Suite and learning Crawford Electric Supply tools.
• Preferred College Degree in applicable field or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred College Degree in applicable field or 7 years of experience in industrial automation electrical distribution or manufacturing technology
• Proven leadership experience managing a business unit or product line within a technical or distribution environment

Physical Demands

• Travel 50-60% or as necessary to support the job requirements.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

Were proud to be a military-friendly company and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service or any other categories protected by federal state or local law.

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