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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Multi-Channel Field Sales Representative 2

Business Development & PartnershipsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeNetherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (HBO) is required; a technical field such as electrical engineering or building services, or a commercial field with clear technical interest, is preferred.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management is required; experience in the electrotechnical, critical power, or data center environment is preferred.
  • Good understanding of the ecosystem of installers, electrical contractors, and system integrators is required; knowledge of the IT channel, including IT Solution Providers, resellers, and distributors, is a plus.
  • Enjoy learning how technical solutions work and be able to explain them in simple terms.
  • Be comfortable analyzing data and using reporting tools.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English is required.
  • Have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to partners across the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

  • Visit partners regularly on site and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from engineers and project managers to owners and directors.
  • Create a Joint Business Plan with each partner and review progress quarterly through Quarterly Business Reviews.
  • Drive growth through new segments, full-portfolio selling, services, software, promotions, and joint marketing.
  • Understand the end-user markets served by partners and their customers' needs.
  • Build expertise in the data center and critical power portfolio, including three-phase and single-phase uninterruptible power supplies such as Galaxy and Easy UPS, cooling, NetShelter racks, rack power distribution units, EcoStruxure IT data center infrastructure management software, and Schneider Electric services.
  • Use consultative selling to understand partner projects and end-user needs, and advise on appropriate solutions.
  • Support partners on project opportunities alongside presales engineers, specialists, and end-user sales teams.
  • Keep partners informed about new products, solutions, and market trends, including artificial intelligence-driven data center growth, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Understand the EcoXpert Partner Program for Power Partners and the IT partner program for IT Solution Providers, including requirements, certifications, benefits, and tools.
  • Maintain and grow Power Partner status and certifications, including Power Continuity, Precision Cooling, data center infrastructure management, and Critical IT Infrastructure; maintain or grow each IT Solution Provider's partner level.
  • Help partners use program training, the partner portal, lead sharing, technical support, and service reselling.
  • Analyze data from customer relationship management systems, sales-out reporting, partner portals, and business intelligence dashboards to identify growth opportunities and risks.
  • Turn data insights into clear actions in Joint Business Plans and share them with partners.
  • Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast.
  • Build marketing plans with partners as part of Joint Business Plans, using company campaigns, content kits, and events.
  • Manage partner initiatives and projects from planning through completion, with clear planning and follow-up.
  • Manage day-to-day partner operations, including quotes, pricing, orders, deliveries, escalations, and aftersales questions.
  • Identify process issues and drive improvements.
  • Advocate for partners within Schneider Electric when needed.
  • Work across distributors, partners, and end users, aligning relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the Secure Power team, presales engineers, order management, services, marketing, and the distribution team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of uninterruptible power supplies, cooling, racks, power distribution, or data center infrastructure management solutions.
  • Experience with partner programs, Joint Business Plans, and Quarterly Business Reviews in the electrotechnical or IT channel.
  • Experience with customer relationship management tools such as Salesforce.

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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