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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Geographic Sales Engineer

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of relevant sales experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Advanced experience in electrical distribution or energy management industries is required.
  • Advanced experience building executive relationships is required.
  • Experience with low-voltage electrical distribution, medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, automation, controls, or energy management technologies is required.
  • Familiarity with power distribution equipment such as busway, panelboards, transformers, switchboards, electrical components, surge protective devices, paralleling switchgear, automation, services, and software is preferred.
  • Advanced experience with consultative sales methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

  • Become a trusted advisor to assigned electrical contractors, channel partners, consultants, and end users across market segments, influencing and guiding the design of small to large, complex electrical distribution systems.
  • Sell solutions comprised of merchandised, into-stock products and engineered-to-order equipment, including low-voltage distribution, medium-voltage, motor control, power switching, digital power, automation, services, and power monitoring equipment used to distribute, monitor, and control customer electrical networks.
  • Interpret electrical plans, specifications, terms, and conditions to develop proposals for clients.
  • Drive market strategy and demand generation through multilayered account plans, and engage and manage channel partners to increase the likelihood of sales success for target accounts.
  • Exceed sales and profitability metrics to help achieve growth targets in the assigned market.
  • Connect electrical contractors and channel partners with offers, applications, and tools that support their commercial goals.
  • Consult with channel management, branch management, outside salespeople, quotations, inside sales, contractors, facility engineers, executives, purchasing teams, consulting engineers, general contractors, and design-build electrical contractors to raise awareness of Schneider Electric innovations.
  • Work with internal teams—including inside sales specialists, quotation specialists, project managers, channel managers, account managers, business development, services, strategic accounts, industrial automation specialists, consulting engineering specialists, offer management, price managers, and supply chain—to deliver customer solutions.
  • Assist with tactical execution of operational plans that enable channel partners to achieve growth targets through sales plans, national and local promotions, online and self-paced training programs, and inventory planning.
  • Create and develop growth-oriented business plans with channel partners for acquiring and retaining accounts, gain agreement, and establish performance measures for mutual accountability.
  • Participate in the sales coverage model and help shape the distribution channel portfolio to ensure optimal channel coverage.
  • Stay current on competitive offers and share insights with electrical contractors, channel partners, line-of-business teams, and pricing organizations to develop strategies.
  • Maintain a general understanding of Schneider Electric software, cloud analytics, and services for owners in relation to their digital and sustainability goals, and engage cross-functional teams for complex software engagements.
  • Represent Schneider Electric to customers and channel partners and communicate the company’s brand story to promote other technologies and business units.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of relevant sales experience.
  • Familiarity with power distribution equipment such as busway, panelboards, transformers, switchboards, electrical components, surge protective devices, paralleling switchgear, automation, services, and software.

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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