My Old job just opened up - I am no longer qualified for the job I held for 25 years.
Ted recently posted an article about the current job market and the intricacies of finding a qualified candidate for current jobs. No Men Need Apply. I was not planning on posting this but I already had it in the family Grandpa Diaries folder and thought it would add context to Ted's excellent article on the changing job market. To be honest the technology has moved on past my level within a year or two after I retired, so I would not be up to speed now.
I have been retired since 2004 but I just received notification through LinkedIn about the position. I received an email from LinkedIn about a new job posting. I see where my old job is open again. At first I thought it was a joke, since I haven't updated my profile on LinkedIn, and the picture is an old picture from my office in Tampa in 1974. I only use LinkedIn to keep up with old work colleagues that are not on Facebook or still working and must maintain a professional persona.
Do you think it could have been the picture that threw them off? I completed the application and hit the submit button along with a current profile picture taken just before I retired.(See bottom). My biggest problem was listing any of the over 50 former workmates most of whom are still employed at ROK as a reference. Some of those guys are known to tell the truth. To see their response you may want to hit the submit button at the bottom of this job posting.
HERE IS THE JOB POST ON LinkedIn
Rockwell Automation Account Manager Job Posting
Requisition Number 62409BR
Position Title Account Manager, OEM
Location of Position US-Atlanta GA-Ctl ATL
Business Group Global Sales & Marketing
Discipline Sales
Relocation Eligible No
Position Type Full Time
Position Summary
Position Summary Job Description:•The Account Manager - OEM is responsible for the development and implementation of sales strategies and plans to acquire new business for assigned solutions and services to meet or exceed annual sales goals and grow market share. The individual is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships at assigned accounts and engaging with distributors to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.
•Owns the account strategy within the assigned accounts and communicates to the internal Rockwell teams on an account by account basis when appropriate.
•Establishes, executive level relationships with the customer base and understands customer processes, drivers and business model.
•Coordinates and communicates with the solutions and channel component sales management and the distributor organizations.
•Provides application knowledge and industry expertise and manages sales activities according to Rockwell Automation’s Customer Centric Selling process.
•Qualifies customer opportunities, engage the appropriate resources and coordinates the solution design to impact the customer’s decision process and presents solutions to the customer (value proposition). Organizes and manages a technical engagement team for identified opportunities and integrates competitive data and strategy into proposals.
•Maintains accurate assessment of target and opportunity funnel within the Customer Relationship Management system.
•Teams with corporate Contracts and Negotiations group to come to terms with customers.
•Negotiates contract terms and conditions (T&Cs), pricing, discounts and allowances through distributor.
•Engages the Rockwell Automation account team and the senior Management, as required, to plan for and win opportunities.
•Supports customer/internal program reviews and also the development of district level Market Focus Plan.
•Ensures through familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws.
•Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental).
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:•BS in an Engineering discipline or equivalent 4 years experience.
•5 or more years of successful sales experience in technical sales, distributor, integrator or engineering firm, or graduate of the Rockwell Automation Sales Training Program.
•Experience working with all levels of an industrial automation plant including VPs, plant engineers and OEM machine builders.
•Valid driver’s license.
•Ability for local travel in the area.
Company Overview: Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Throughout the world, our flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.
When you choose Rockwell Automation, you join countless talented employees who have helped us establish our leadership position in the automation industry over the past century.
You join a diverse, inclusive and global community with a passion for innovation. A place where you can partner with great minds and inspiring people. And a corporation backed by the financial strength that drives growth – and career opportunities.
As much as we focus on our customers, we know our employees are key to our success and future. Helping you develop a rewarding career is a top priority. Because when you succeed, we succeed.
EEO Statement Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Talent Acquisition representative at ratalentacquisition@ra.rockwell.com.
Here is my current Profile Picture, I look forward to your response. Thanks for your consideration of this former employee.
CLICK BELOW FOR THEIR RESPONSE TO MY APPLICATION
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1974 ... now, this is rich. You're making my sides hurt.
Your 1974 could very easily be me in 1979: the hair, the big glasses, the wide tie, I had a neat full beard then, and other than the desk scene, where I had a massive monitor on my desk, we could have been interchangeable. |
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From this six-floor office, I could see Tampa Bay. In addition, we had two beautiful secretaries.
The bottom picture in the article is circa 2000 Saturday doing reports, when I worked out of the home in Atlanta. This was Dad's house as mom passed in 1999 and he refused to move in with us so I had two home offices. Only the engineering manuals now are on a zip drive. From this window, I could see the barn and outhouse in Dad's back yard.
Bean counters don't you just love 'em?
Boy how I miss the excitement of that job.