Nicholas Gurr
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I excelled at Westburne Electrical Supply, enhancing technical sales and automation solutions across British Columbia. Leveraging skills in programming and excellent customer service, I developed key business strategies, significantly improving client adoption of innovative technologies. My expertise in collaborative problem-solving and Microsoft Office propelled team and customer success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software & Control Product Manager
Westburne Electrical Supply
Burnaby, British Columbia
07.2024 - Current
- Spearhead technical sales and business strategy for automation solutions across British Columbia.
- Assist with training and development programs to elevate colleague expertise in advanced automation technologies.
- Develop and implement comprehensive business plans tailored to meet client needs, and industry trends.
- Drive adoption and integration of key tools, including Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Optix, and Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB).
- Collaborate with Rockwell Automation and distributor sales teams to position solutions effectively in competitive markets.
- Provide technical leadership and advisory support, ensuring customers adopt innovative and comprehensive solutions.
Automation Product Manager(Remote and Interior BC)
Westburne Electrical Supply
Kamloops, Canada
10.2021 - Current
- Work closely with vendors and partners to provide our customers with the latest information and developments on new and existing products.
- Develop and implement sales strategies based on customer and industry needs.
- Maintain strong business relationships with existing customers, and develop new relationships.
- Oversee the sales of Rockwell Automation products and services for the Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, and Kitimat branches.
- Assist with the training and development of inside staff.
- Coordinate customer-facing promotional events.
- Daily, monthly, and weekly reporting of sales activities.
- Consult with customers on their needs and requirements to provide a complete solution that benefits all parties involved.
- Evaluate market trends to predict areas of opportunity, and stay relevant in industrial automation.
Inside Automation Specialist
Westburne Electrical Supply
Calgary, Canada
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Prepare quotations, coordinate delivery information, offer product knowledge to customers, and process orders/returns
- Match customer specifications and requirements to appropriate solutions
- Coordinate with branch locations across Canada, Outside Sales Specialists, and Management to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Support customers with hardware and software issues and complications
- Work closely with vendors and partners such as Allen Bradley/Rockwell, ProSoft Technology Inc., Stratus Technologies, KepWare, Eaton Co., Samson Controls Inc., Cisco Systems, ThinManager, Advantech Co., etc
- To benefit our customers
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Automation - Electro-Mechanical Systems, Introduction to Thermodynamics, Technical Modeling, Control Systems, Robots and Robotics, Advanced PLCs, Engineering Economics
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, Alberta, Canada04.2019
High School Diploma -
Permian High School
Odessa, Texas, USA05.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Mathematics
- Excellent customer service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Reporting
- Logic diagramming
- Programming
- Speaking and presenting to customers
Websites
Projects
Exhibitive Beverage Mixing System for Exile Automation Co. at SAIT, 11/01/18, 04/01/19, Partnered with Exile Automation Co., we designed, developed, and tested an automated beverage mixing machine using Allen Bradley and Festo Components.
Timeline
Software & Control Product Manager
Westburne Electrical Supply
07.2024 - Current
Automation Product Manager(Remote and Interior BC)
Westburne Electrical Supply
10.2021 - Current
Inside Automation Specialist
Westburne Electrical Supply
05.2019 - 10.2021
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Automation - Electro-Mechanical Systems, Introduction to Thermodynamics, Technical Modeling, Control Systems, Robots and Robotics, Advanced PLCs, Engineering Economics
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Permian High School
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