Application Specialist

Franklin Empire Inc•Kitchener, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Franklin Empire is a leading full line electrical distributor with a long history of continuous growth and success. There are currently twenty three branches established in Ontario and Quebec. We represent many quality manufacturers and offer products and solutions for the industrial, commercial, residential and utility markets. This opportunity involves the sales and support of our industrial automation products with particular focus on our safety and sensor lines. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to become our specialist and business developer for our safety and sensor product offerings. Your area of coverage would be the Southwest Ontario region. As an Application Specialist you will be expected to support sales activities through specialized technical knowledge and product applications. As part of our dynamic sales team, you will be responsible for technical service and support, designing technical solutions, and technical presentations/training at customers’ sites. You will work with our Sales Representatives to penetrate accounts with these key products and to assist to implement new sales strategies to develop new accounts.

Requirements

Proven technical skills and a customer service focus.
Engineering Degree, Engineering Certification or equivalent.
Minimum of two to three years related experience and/or training.
Self-driven.
Ability to work well with others.
Strong technical and organizational skill set.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Fluent in English.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software.
Valid driver license.
Own a car.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automation systems with skills in dealing with safety and sensors applications.
Knowledge of sensing and safety products.

Responsibilities

Support sales activities through specialized technical knowledge and product applications.
Provide technical service and support.
Design technical solutions.
Conduct technical presentations/training at customers’ sites.
Work with Sales Representatives to penetrate accounts with key products.
Assist to implement new sales strategies to develop new accounts.