Utility Solution Consultant
- Glenview, IL, United States
- Chicago, IL, United States
- Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 9+ years of experience in a technical, utility, solution consulting, business development, engineering, customer-facing, or related field.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As Utility Solution Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor and technical resource supporting Wesco's Utility and Broadband Solutions organization. You will collaborate with utility customers, account teams, product and technical specialists, supplier partners, and other stakeholders to understand customer requirements and identify solutions aligned with their operational and business needs.
You will support customer discovery, solution development, sales enablement, and the introduction of new products and technologies within utility accounts. Through customer engagement and industry expertise, you will help Wesco position differentiated solutions and provide insight into evolving customer requirements, market trends, and emerging utility applications.
Responsibilities
- Establish Wesco's credibility with utility customers by serving as a trusted technical and solution resource throughout the sales process. Understand customer requirements and position solutions that address operational, infrastructure, technology, and supply chain needs.
- Lead consultative customer discussions and support workshops to better understand business priorities, operational challenges, infrastructure plans, technology environments, and emerging requirements.
- Work closely with Wesco sales teams to identify customer needs, develop solution concepts, and support opportunities within utility accounts.
- Translate customer requirements into clear solution recommendations, value propositions, use cases, presentations, and other customer-facing deliverables.
- Collaborate with sales, product management, technical specialists, marketing, supply chain teams, and supplier partners to evaluate new products and solutions for utility applications.
- Support the introduction and positioning of new utility solutions by contributing customer and market insight, sales enablement materials, customer presentations, use-case documentation, and training.
- Maintain knowledge of utility industry trends, regulatory developments, infrastructure investment, emerging technologies, and customer requirements to help identify potential applications and opportunities.
- Serve as a liaison with key supplier and technology partners to identify solutions that align with utility customer requirements and strengthen Wesco's position as a trusted advisor.
- Deliver technical and solution presentations during customer meetings, workshops, industry events, and other engagements to educate customers and Wesco sales teams on relevant products, applications, and emerging technologies.
- Provide customer and market feedback to Wesco business leaders, product teams, technical specialists, and supplier partners to support continued development of utility solutions.
Qualifications
- Associate degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) or commensurate years of technical experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, business, or related discipline, or commensurate years of relevant experience preferred.
- 9+ years of experience in a technical, utility, solution consulting, business development, engineering, customer-facing, or related field.
- Experience supporting or working with utility customers, including electric, gas, water, public power, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, utility contractors, or related organizations preferred.
- Working knowledge of utility infrastructure and applications such as transmission and distribution, substations, grid modernization, resiliency, field operations, asset management, safety, or related areas.
- Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and communicate technical products and solutions in business-focused terms.
- Experience working with sales teams, technical specialists, manufacturers, suppliers, or other cross-functional stakeholders to develop and position customer solutions.
- Strong customer-facing communication, presentation, and consultative skills.
- Possess a customer-centric mindset with the ability to establish credibility and build effective relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Possess intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Relevant industry licenses, certifications, or professional designations preferred.
- Ability to travel 30% - 50%
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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
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Skills
- Sales
- Supply chain management
- Presentation skills
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Logistics
- Teamwork
- Community engagement