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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

End User Automation Sales Executive

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics, is required. An MBA, graduate degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics, or professional qualifications in Law or Finance are a major plus.
  • At least 5 years of complex solution-selling sales experience in the Water/Wastewater market segment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of automation systems and solutions, programmable logic controllers, programmable automation controllers, automation controllers, controls, drives, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, manufacturing execution systems, industrial Internet of Things solutions, and connected devices.
  • Experience in solution selling, outcome-based selling, and customer-centric selling.
  • Knowledge of business solutions and manufacturing applications, including smart factories.
  • Ability to establish C-suite-level relationships.
  • A track record of meeting or exceeding yearly quota.
  • Experience in business transformation solutions.
  • Ability to understand manufacturing execution systems and control architecture systems and the value they bring to the industry and prospects.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain sales relationships with each End User customer or prospect in the portfolio, from executive-suite leaders to departmental line managers.
  • Drive new business by identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing new agreements with prospects and customers, and participate in maintaining subsequent customer relationships.
  • Target potential leads, qualify them, and lead the pursuit team in crafting and positioning deals.
  • Drive indirect End User automation sales by managing the ecosystem of System Integrators, Process original equipment manufacturers, Consulting Engineers, engineering, procurement and construction firms, and Digital Services and Software differentiators.
  • Use industry and financial business knowledge to create demand and persuade customers through compelling purchasing rationales.
  • Sell Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Plant products, services, and solutions, ranging from product sales to complex multi-service and multi-year partnerships.
  • Create and maintain a territory sales plan.
  • Drive growth through collaboration with Schneider Electric Automation distributors.
  • Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each.
  • Identify System Integrator partners with expertise in different segments and applications who can deliver solutions to End User customers.
  • Use business and financial knowledge to create value propositions.
  • Execute competitive sales tactics to win business.
  • Coordinate deal crafting and positioning.
  • Lead or participate in contract negotiations.
  • Manage demand and qualify opportunities.
  • Manage customer relationships through all phases of the sales cycle.
  • Ensure smooth transition of new business from sales to delivery by System Integrator partners.
  • Coach and mentor partners’ delivery leaders on customer relationship management issues.
  • Provide feedback on customer wants and needs to the Schneider Electric strategic portfolio function.
  • Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric sales processes and new-business approval requirements.
  • Coordinate relationships between key customer personnel and Schneider Electric senior executives.
  • Lead or coordinate global relationship-management initiatives with other Schneider Electric geographic units focused on the same customer.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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