Solutions Specialist- Smart Components

Sonepar

$89K — $122K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation and safety technologies
  • Experience in technical sales or applications engineering preferred
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Eagerness to continuously learn and develop technical and commercial skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive year-over-year sales growth for product portfolios
  • Maintain a robust CRM for opportunity tracking and forecasting
  • Advance business development for existing and new customer accounts
  • Act as a trusted advisor providing value-driven insights
  • Build and nurture relationships with key customer stakeholders
  • Identify new opportunities in collaboration with Account Managers
  • Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunities to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
What you will do

Reporting directly to the Director of Automation Solutions, the Solutions Specialist for Industrial Control, Sensors, and Safety is responsible for driving growth, leading technical and commercial initiatives, and enabling exceptional outcomes for customers served by the Orange County, CA, office of OneSource Distributors. This role partners closely with account managers, inside sales, and key vendor partners such as Rockwell Automation to promote and position technologies in industrial automation, sensing, and safety system solutions.

The Solutions Specialist will lead customer-facing engagements, support opportunity development, and champion the execution of strategic growth plans. This position requires strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and collaboration skills to drive adoption of industrial control, sensor, and safety products across the territory.
  • Drive year-over-year sales growth for industrial control, sensor, and safety portfolios
  • Maintain a healthy CRM funnel to sustain growth; support opportunity qualification and forecasting across key planning segments
  • Advance business development activities across customer base to earn new business from both existing and new customers
  • Maintain a trusted advisor posture to provide value-driven insights to customers
  • Network with key customer stakeholders to build lasting relationships
  • Work directly with OneSource Account Managers to identify new opportunities and support strategic account planning
  • Leverage vendor programs to accelerate sales and improve customer value
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual commercial activities aligned with vendor and company objectives
  • Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, customer training sessions, and value-based customer discussions for assigned product areas
  • Collaborate with vendor teams, domain experts, marketing, and digital teams to support campaigns and events
  • Support internal training to elevate technical competency across the sales organization
  • Engage with vendor support structures to resolve quality, pricing, or technical concerns
  • Contribute to quarterly business reviews and provide performance and growth insights


What you will bring
  • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS), preferably in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field preferred
  • Understanding of industrial automation, sensors, machine safety, and control system technologies required
  • Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or product management preferred
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills required
  • Willingness to continuously learn and build technical and commercial competency required


Location:This role is based in Fullerton, CA

Salary Range:
  • This is an exempt position that pays $89,000 - $122,000 annually.This salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, within California. The actual range of the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to the base salary, this role offers a competitive commission plan.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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