Industrial Automation Sales Development Program - Two-Year Sales Rotation Program

Industrial Automation Sales Development Program (IA SDP)

Two-Year Sales Rotation Program

Join Schneider Electric's elite two-year Industrial Automation Sales Development Program and build your knowledge and skills in automation sales, collaboration, and leadership. This program provides product and solutions training you will need to be successful in the Schneider Electric Industrial Automation business and industry. Over the two-year program you will develop the abilities needed to succeed in the exciting and growing field of Industrial Automation. Schneider Electric's mission of sustainability and innovation is demonstrated throughout the program as we deliver energy technology solutions to our customers.

We are seeking a limited number of curious, driven, and collaborative early-career professionals. The ideal candidate enjoys learning, connecting with people, asking thoughtful discovery questions, and exploring how industrial automation technology can solve customer challenges. Successful candidates are positive, people-oriented problem solvers who approach every day and every opportunity with an eagerness and a can-do attitude.

Throughout the program, you will be trained in automation technology, business acumen, time management, and professional verbal and written communication. You will work on networking, collaboration, teamwork, and active listening as you and your team achieve both individual and common goals and objectives. The program provides opportunities to develop your leadership skills and professional relationships across Schneider Electric. You will learn to prepare and deliver effective and motivating customer presentations, apply practical problem-solving, and use your innate curiosity and creativity. You will engage in active role play and mock sales scenarios using both in person and digital tools.

You must be able to learn and complete training in the broad Schneider Electric Industrial Automation portfolio of products and software. You should be able to connect our technical capabilities with customer values of productivity, reliability, efficiency, and safety to achieve sustainable business outcomes. Your ability to apply practical, insightful, and creative solutions will be critical, while in the program and in future customer facing roles upon graduation.

A bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, science, business, communications, or related field is required by the program start date. Technical aptitude and an interest in technology are a must. Related coursework or experience is preferred but not required. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including native English fluency, are essential for engaging effectively with customers, peers, leaders, and diverse cross-functional groups. Strong candidates enjoy discovery and relationship-building, value continuous feedback, and are motivated to learn. Prior industrial automation experience is helpful but not required.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, self-starting, and accountable, with a strong work ethic and history of demonstrated achievement. Your ability to be flexible and to value different perspectives is important as you work through new and challenging situations as part of the IA SDP team. Candidates must be willing and able to travel via air and car up to 30% during the program as we train on Schneider Electric Industrial Automation products and software solutions at our centers of excellence facilities throughout the country. You will attend company events, industry trade shows, and visit customers and partners during your rotations.

The IA SDP rotation positions are located in Raleigh and Houston. Throughout the program, you will remain in one of these two locations. Rotations are 6 months each and will be in areas such as end-user, oem, system integration and services and are a key component of your growth .and development. The purpose of rotations is to build product, process and sales-tool knowledge as you learn from experienced sellers, contribute to customer engagement, and prepare for future sales role opportunities. As Schneider Electric operates throughout the country, upon completion of the program, you must be willing to relocate within the US to move into your next role.

During this sales development program you will be getting paid to learn. You will not be subject to a sales quota or base salary withholding. As part of the IA SDP, you will be a full-fledged Schneider Electric employee with all the rights and privileges. 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Program start date is currently scheduled for July 2027. All candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold a valid green card to be accepted into this program.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 74,400 - USD 111,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 13 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

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