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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Geographic Sales Engineer

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDavenport, IA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant sales experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business is preferred; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Advanced experience in electrical distribution or energy management industries is preferred.
  • 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 several market segments, influencing and guiding the design of small to large, complex electrical distribution systems in an assigned territory.
  • Sell merchandised and engineered-to-order solutions, 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 multi-layered account plans, and actively engage and manage channel partners to increase sales success for target accounts.
  • Exceed sales and profitability metrics to support growth 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, Consulting Engineers, General Contractors, and Design Build Electrical Contractors to promote 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 solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Assist with tactical execution of operational plans that enable channel partners to achieve growth targets by implementing sales plans, national and local promotions, online and self-paced training programs, and inventory planning; support strategic design and tactical execution of mutual goals.
  • Create and develop growth-oriented business plans (JGPA/Targeting) with channel partners for acquisition and existing accounts, gain agreement, and establish performance measures to drive 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, 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, sharing the company's brand story to promote other technologies and business units.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced experience in electrical distribution or energy management industries.
  • Familiarity with power distribution equipment such as busway, panelboards, transformers, switchboards, electrical components, surge protective devices, paralleling switchgear, automation, services, and software.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business.
  • At least 3 years of relevant sales experience.

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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