End User Automation Sales Executive

Schneider Electric; South Carolina; On-site; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Industrial End User Automation Sales Executive in the United States to drive end-user automation sales through Ecosystem partners and direct engagement with customers from CXO to line management. You will identify, develop, negotiate, and close new agreements while managing ongoing relationships and coordinating with System Integrators.

You will lead growth by leveraging ecosystem partners, Digital Services, and SE EcoStruxure Plant offerings,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics; MBA or related graduate degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of complex, solution-selling sales experience into the Water/Wastewater market.
• Strong technical knowledge: Automation systems and solutions, PLC, PAC, Automation Controllers, CONTROLS, Drives, HMI, SCADA, MES, iIoT.
• Experience in solution selling, outcome-based selling, and customer-centric selling.
• Ability to establish CXO-level relationships and meet or exceed yearly quota.

Responsibilities

• New business development from prospecting to closing.
• Manage customer relationships through all sales cycle stages.
• Coordinate handoff from sales to delivery with System Integrators.
• Coach partners’ delivery leaders on customer relationships.
• Provide feedback to Schneider Electric on customer wants and needs.
• Coordinate with senior executives and align with strategic portfolio.
• Lead or coordinate global relationship initiatives with other geographies.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

CXO relationships

Solution selling

Automation domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/CS/Economics

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

PLC

HMI/SCADA

MES/iIoT solutions

Job description

The Industrial End User Automation Sales Executive is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the sales relationship with each End User customer/prospect in their portfolio at every level from the (CxO) executive suite to departmental line managers. You will drive new business through the identification, development, negotiation, and closure of new agreements with prospects and customers, and participates in the subsequent maintenance of customer relationships. Target potential leads, qualifies them, and leads the pursuit team in crafting and positioning the deal.

In this role, the Sales Executive drives indirect End User automation sales through better management of ecosystem (System Integrators, Process OEM, Consulting Engineers, EPCs), and Digital Services and Software as differentiators. You will leverage your industry and financial business knowledge to create demand and persuade through the development and presentation of compelling purchasing rationales. Product, Services and Solution will encompass all Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Plant offerings and range in scale from product sales to complex, multi-service, and multi-year partnerships. Specific new sales/revenue and profit margin targets are established annually by management.

Key responsibilities include:

• New business development via prospecting, qualifying, selling, and closing.
• Managing customer relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
• Ensuring smooth transition of new business from sales to delivery by System Integrators Partners
• Coaching and mentoring partner’s delivery leaders on customer relationship management issues
• Providing feedback on customer wants and needs to the Schneider Electric strategic portfolio function.
• Ensuring compliance with Schneider Electric sales processes and new business approval requirements
• Coordinating the relationship between key customer personnel and Schneider Electric senior executives
• Leading or coordinating global relationship management initiatives with other geographic units of Schneider Electric focused on the same customer.

Job Essential Functions:

• End User Automation Sales Executives are responsible for managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects, influencing the specification to negotiating contracts. Other job essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Create and maintain territory sales plan.
• Drive growth through collaboration with SE Automation distributors.
• Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each.
• Identify System Integrator partners with expertise in different segments/applications, who can deliver the solution to End User Customers.
• Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions.
• Execute competitive sales tactics to win business.
• Coordinate deal crafting and positioning.
• Lead or participate in contract negotiations.
• Manage demand and qualify opportunities.

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics. An MBA, graduate degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or professional qualifications in Law or Finance are considered a major plus.
• 5 + years of complex, solution-selling sales experience into the Water /Wastewater market segment.
• Strong technical knowledge: Automation Systems and Solutions, PLC, PAC, Automation Controllers, CONTROLS, Drives, HMI, SCADA, MES, iIoT solutions, Connected Devices
• Experience in Solution Selling, Outcome-Based Selling, Customer-Centric Selling
• Knowledgeable in Business Solutions and Manufacturing Applications, Smart Factories
• Ability to establish CXO-level relationships.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding yearly quota
• Experience in business transformation solutions.
• Capability to understand MES and Control Architecture Systems, the value they bring to the industry and prospects.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 133,600 - USD 200,400 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, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

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