Position Summary

　　The Automation Specialist reports to the Automation Division Manager and is responsible for developing and driving the sales of packaging equipment.

　　Position Responsibilities - Essential

　　Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the packaging equipment industry with in-depth knowledge of packaging materials and sources for equipment and consumables

　　Develop sales and marketing programs around Packaging Equipment, which will contribute to achieving the company objectives

　　Lead the activities for training the sales force in the new technologies and functionalities with regard to packaging equipment and automation systems

　　Generate packaging equipment and material handling solutions by conducting plant surveys, identifying opportunities and proceeding to specify the proper equipment for the challenge with existing and new customers

　　Build strong relationships with plant engineers, operation leaders and equipment buyers with existing and new customers

　　Create accurate plant layouts and conceptual drawings for projects that require a higher degree of engineering than an equipment brochure

　　Identify opportunities in all areas of packaging and provide solutions that contribute to the sales and profit generated from existing and new customers

　　Develop and create plan layouts and designs using AutoCAD

　　Maintain an awareness of marketplace opportunities, trends, changes and threats to the success of IPS Packaging

　　Position Responsibilities - Non-Essential/Other

　　Identify opportunities in all areas of packaging and provide solutions that contribute to the sales and profit generated from existing and new customers

　　Maintain an awareness of marketplace opportunities, trends, changes and threats to the success of IPS Packaging

　　Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Automation Division Manager

　　Essential Skills and Experience

　　4-year bachelor’s degree required- Engineering Degree preferred

　　3 years of Packaging Equipment experience

　　Ability to utilize AutoCAD to generate plant layouts

　　Project management experience

　　Excellent verbal and written communications skills

　　Good interpersonal and conflict management skills

　　Technical Skills- PC Software, Microsoft Office, proficiency required

　　Beneficial Skills and Experience

　　Ability to problem-solve and use solution-based sales skills

　　Demonstrates ability to perform in a fast-paced dynamic environment

　　Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion