Foxboro DCS Technical Sales Consultant

Schneider Electric; Chicago, Atlanta (IL, GA); On-site; USD 101,600 - 152,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

15 days of paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Technical Sales Consultant based in Chicago, IL, focusing on providing technical support throughout the sales cycle for complex applications. This role requires strong technical skills, preferably with 6+ years of experience in process control.

The consultant will aid in sales presentations, assist in identifying opportunities, and maintain knowledge of industry products. Schneider Electric offers a competitive salary range of USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 annually, along with comprehensive benefits. Become part of a team that values innovation and climate sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and ability to translate complex concepts.
• 6+ years of Foxboro experience and process control in technical sales.
• Ability to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle.
• Assist with identifying and qualifying new opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned products and industries.

Skills

Technical background in engineering

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

6+ years of experience in technical sales

Job description

What will you do?

The Technical Sales Consultant (TSC) provides technical support throughout the sales cycle. This support is specific to the development of complex applications or solutions for our customer base.

• Assists the pursuit team with identifying, qualifying, and quantifying new opportunities.
• Assists pursuit team throughout the sales cycle with strategy, tactics, and scope of pursuits.
• Uses in-depth product and/or industry knowledge to provide sales presentations and product demonstrations. May require coordination with Portfolio and Industry Marketing.
• Applies industry, technical and company knowledge to identify and recommend integrated solutions, products, and services to support the company’s accomplishment of business goals or technical needs, i.e., interprets client's requirements and translates them to a proposed solution. Could include consultation and/or product capability assessment and validation with prospective users.
• May participate in quote preparation, specification responses, and technical definition with the responsible individuals.
• May build a mini application based on client requirements to demonstrate the feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping and/or product demos.
• May convey requirements for product specifications and participate in the beta testing of company products, applications, or solutions.

Job Essential Functions

• Maintains knowledge of assigned products, industries, and accounts. This includes the Foxboro DCS as well as the rest of the Schneider Electric and AVEVA portfolios.
• Knows and is known by key clients and often participates in key internal and external forums and societies.
• Assists with the orientation and training of sales personnel in the unique problems and techniques of the product segment or industry.
• Promotes company ability, reputation, products, systems, new techniques, and other specialized technical knowledge throughout the particular industry.
• Writes and/or presents technical or industry solution papers.
• Assists in the coordination of major projects.
• May provide assistance to Marketing, Engineering, and Services on business, sales, and application issues that may arise after an order is received.
• Within assigned accounts, keeps abreast of solutions implemented by Engineering for possible use in promotional materials, client presentations, and competitive analysis.

Who will you report to?

Daren Moffatt – Foxboro Technical Sales Consultants manager

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• A strong technical background, preferably in engineering, and a passion for translating complex concepts into clear solutions.
• 6+ years of Foxboro experience and process control in technical sales or related role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and a drive to exceed client expectations.

Bring your technical passion to a role where it truly matters — apply today!

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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

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.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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