EPC China Key Account Manager

Schneider Electric; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Schneider Electric in Dubai seeks an experienced EPC Key Account Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with major Chinese EPCs operating in the Gulf. You will drive growth by identifying opportunities early and aligning our solutions across Energy, Buildings, and Infrastructure.

As an individual contributor, you will own account planning, stakeholder engagement, and project pursuits, coordinating with regional teams to secure wins and expand market share in the Gulf region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience in Key Account Management, Project Sales, or EPC sales a plus.
• Mandarin and English language proficiency preferred; native or fluent Mandarin is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned Chinese EPC customers in the Gulf Cluster.
• Build relationships with executive leadership, project directors, engineering teams, and procurement stakeholders.
• Drive customer intimacy and position Schneider Electric as a preferred partner across energy, buildings, infrastructure, data centers and industrial segments.
• Lead account-specific pursuit strategies and coordinate with sales, segment, technical, and offer teams to win opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

The EPC China Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with leading Chinese Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies supporting projects across the Gulf Cluster. The role focuses on driving business growth by identifying and influencing project opportunities, engaging customers early in the project lifecycle, and positioning the company's solutions across Energy, Buildings, Infrastructure, Water, Data Centers, and Industrial segments.

As an Individual Contributor, the role owns strategic account planning, customer engagement, and project pursuits, working closely with country sales teams, segment leaders, and regional stakeholders to secure sustainable growth and increase market share within major Chinese EPC accounts operating in the Gulf region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Management

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned Chinese EPC customers operating in the Gulf Cluster.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, project directors, engineering teams, and procurement stakeholders.
• Drive customer intimacy and establish the company as a preferred technology and solutions partner.
• Increase account penetration and share of wallet across targeted EPC customers.

Business Development & Opportunity Creation

• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities across Gulf-based EPC-led projects.
• Engage customers early to influence project specifications and technology selections.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with business growth objectives.
• Support major project pursuits from identification through project award.

Project Pursuit & Commercial Excellence

• Lead account-specific pursuit strategies for key projects.
• Coordinate with sales, segment, technical, and offer teams to develop winning value propositions.
• Support commercial negotiations and customer presentations.
• Ensure disciplined opportunity management and forecast accuracy through CRM tools.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned EPC accounts.
• Facilitate collaboration between Gulf Cluster teams, regional stakeholders, and global account teams.
• Drive executive engagement plans and regular business reviews.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor major investments, project pipelines, and strategic developments involving Chinese EPCs in the Gulf region.
• Analyze competitor activity and identify market trends that can drive business growth.
• Provide customer and market insights to support strategic planning activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in Key Account Management, Project Sales, Business Development, or EPC Sales.
• Proven track record managing relationships with Chinese EPC companies.
• Strong understanding of EPC business models, project execution, and procurement processes.
• Experience in Energy Management, Electrification, Automation, Industrial Solutions, Buildings, Data Centers, or Infrastructure markets.
• Experience supporting projects across the Gulf region is highly preferred.
• Mandarin and English language proficiency preferred.
• Native or fluent Mandarin Chinese language proficiency is mandatory.
• Professional business-level English proficiency is mandatory.

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€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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