Industry 4.0 Application Spec

<p><b>SUMMARY:</b></p><p>The Onsite Solutions Specialist generates increased revenue for Motion branches</p><p>through industrial consumable and core product sales facilitated by equipment and</p><p>software solutions. This role primarily maintains and expands customer and branch</p><p>relationships to ensure sales growth and introduces and develops value added solutions</p><p>for customers.</p><p></p><p><b>JOB DUTIES</b></p><ul><li>Works with equipment manufacturers and software providers to provide unique solutions for specific customer requirements.</li><li>Works with suppliers to select and verify equipment and software solutions.</li><li>Generates year-over-year revenue growth through expanding solution placements with existing and new customers.</li><li>Targets prospective branches and customers though sales calls and presentations.</li><li>Develops solution proposals and assists with sales process as needed.</li><li>Assists with contract execution.</li><li>Provides financial information that enables the branch and division to make sound investments in support of the customer</li><li>Conducts ROS analysis based on solution recommendation.</li><li>Establishes financial recommendations for branches to ensure profitability within Mi financial guidelines.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE</b></p><ul><li>Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES</b></p><ul><li>Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of equipment and software supported by the Onsite Solutions Team.</li><li>Knowledge of supply chain systems.</li><li>Moderate computer skills including: communicating internally and externally via email, creating and modifying spreadsheets and using business systems, and searching capabilities to find products on the Internet.</li><li>Reliability, organization and attention to detail required.</li><li>Typically requires Industrial Distribution and Sales knowledge.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</b></p><p><b>LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:</b> None required.</p><p><b>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:</b> No Supervisory Responsibility</p><p><b>BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:</b> No</p><p><b>COMPANY INFORMATION:</b></p><p>Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare</p><p>coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.</p><p></p><p><span>Not the right fit?  Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on</span> <a href="http://jobs.genpt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jobs.genpt.com</a> <span>or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!</span></p><p></p><p>GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.</p>

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