Solution Consultant

KION Group

Solution Consultant developing automated material handling solutions for Dematic clients. Collaborating with Sales to understand needs and deliver practical solutions.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,000 - $140,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop solutions of varying size and complexity, owning concept development
Translate customer business requirements into practical solution concepts and design direction
Evaluate and compare solution options using structured methods to recommend the best approach
Estimate timelines and required resources to support successful project execution
Drive solution progress within project plans, working independently with guidance as needed
Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies and escalate appropriately
Apply judgment to solution options and support further analysis to strengthen recommendations
Define data collection and analysis approaches critical to solution design
Analyze customer data to develop design criteria and support defensible recommendations
Produce clear, professional design reports that communicate requirements and solutions
Define and qualify customer objectives and support opportunity pre-qualification
Partner with Sales and internal stakeholders to align on solution intent and assumptions
Support customer and internal solution discussions and build trusted-advisor relationships
Develop understanding of customer operations and operating strategies
Create clear written descriptions, layouts, drawings, and analytical outputs
Support preparation of proposal documents that accurately represent the solution
Stay current on technologies, operating strategies, and solution development methods
Continuously improve solution development practices and may serve as an SME in specific technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in logistics and automation
Strong understanding of distribution center operations and material handling technologies
Proficiency in data analysis, concept development, and modern analytical tools
Bachelor's degree in a related field required; master’s degree strongly preferred
Willingness to travel 25–50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisconcept developmentsolution designproject executionrisk identificationresource estimationanalytical outputsproposal preparationsolution development methodsmaterial handling technologies

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingindependent workjudgmentcollaborationcustomer focusanalytical thinkingcreativityadaptability