GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is growing! We are seeking an Automation Product Specialist to support the Siemens product line, bridging the gap between our sales team and application engineers.

In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise in automation and motion control solutions (PLCs, HMIs, drives/motion control, and networking) alongside business development skills to drive revenue growth across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. You will act as a strategic partner for internal teams and customers, helping expand Siemens product adoption and ensuring seamless technical support.

What you’ll do 

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the Siemens automation and motion portfolio along with complimentary products and solutions
• Prepare formal presentations to educate internal and external customers on proposed automation and motion technology and/or products
• Support sales team through on-site customer walk-throughs and product demonstrations for larger, strategic opportunities
• Assist with opportunity identification and closure at strategic  customers
• Assist with technical specification review and determination of bills of material for applications
• Perform field promotional work to secure business in new territories, within new industries, or with customers where full market potential or product line acceptance has not been established
• Assist with local development and execution of product/technology marketing campaigns to drive demand generation
• Document all activity in CRM. Prepare and submit periodic reports on activities. Summarize and report opportunity funnel along with probability of success 

What you’ll bring

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred, with 3-4 years of experience in automation, motion control, or general-purpose drives. Equivalent experience without a degree will be considered.
• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and Industrial Networking. Siemens product experience preferred.
• Communication & Sales Acumen: Strong customer-facing skills, including technical presentations and training.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM is a plus.
• Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel 30-40% within the MO, KS, IL territories.

• Competitive annual salary between $90,000 - $110,000

• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more 
• Comprehensive product related training resources 
• PTO plan with company paid holidays (7) 
• 401K with employer contribution 
• Room for advancement and professional development as company expansion continues 
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You! 

At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the county.  Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused.  

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  
 
These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. 

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