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Division Account Specialist-Pneumatic & Automation

NAPA Genuine Parts Company · IL · Remote available · $63,168–$104,698 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a technical presentation you gave to engineers or maintenance staff. How did you make it land?

What they are checking: Teaching Motion products through technical presentations, which the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you grew an existing account in a product group.

What they are checking: Developing existing accounts, not only finding new business.

How do you keep up with new pneumatic and automation technology?

What they are checking: Commitment to staying current in a fast-changing technical field.

What would you do

How would you work with an account rep who owns the relationship but doesn't know automation well?

What they are checking: Partnering with account reps as the product specialist without taking over the account.

A customer's automated line keeps stopping, and they think the air system is the problem. How do you help troubleshoot?

What they are checking: On-site troubleshooting skill for leaks, pressure drops and component failures.

How do you use vendor and manufacturer resources to win a bigger opportunity?

What they are checking: Coordinating vendor resources to support sales, a named duty.

How would you decide which accounts in your territory are worth the most time?

What they are checking: Prioritizing a territory by opportunity rather than by who calls the most.

About the work

A customer wants to speed up a pneumatic cylinder on a packaging line. What do you ask before recommending anything?

What they are checking: Gathering requirements like bore, pressure, load and cycle rate before quoting a solution.

Explain how you'd size a valve for a pneumatic actuator to someone on a plant floor.

What they are checking: Real pneumatic knowledge, like flow and Cv, explained in plain language.

Walk me through how you'd quote and close a custom automation solution.

What they are checking: Taking a project from identifying the need to engineering and closing, as the duties describe.

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The full job description

As published by NAPA Genuine Parts Company.

SUMMARY: The Division Account Specialist drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role partners with Account Representatives within an assigned territory to deliver deep knowledge within a product group. The Division Account Specialist provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations. JOB DUTIES • Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts. • Routinely interacts face-to-face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintains satisfaction. • Understands complex requirements from customers for preparation of customized quoting. • Delivers effective sales presentations and ensures technical requirements are met. • Ensures technical requirements for the customer are met. • Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns. • Works with local customers to identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales. • Provides technical support as required. • Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES • Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • A proficient understanding of key sales principles and best practices. • Ability to influence customers, while maintaining healthy relationships. • Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction. • Ability to multitask and manage time well. • Ability to use Microsoft Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Travel required. May be required to be on-call nights or weekends, depending on need. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license required. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring. COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. • Compensation is from $63,168.00 to $104,697.60 annually Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! 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.

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