Hybrid Inside Sales & Business Development — Automation

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is hiring a Hybrid Inside Sales & Business Development Representative to drive EcoStruxure Automation Expert adoption. You’ll combine inside sales with customer-facing activities, working with BDMs and engineers to introduce automation solutions to manufacturers and integrators.

You will prospect, qualify, and nurture opportunities, travel for events, and support marketing initiatives while building an early-stage pipeline.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome; sales or customer-facing background helpful but not required.
• Clear, confident phone communication and active listening skills.
• Willingness to learn, coachable, and open to scripts and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities with phone and email outreach.
• Qualify leads and schedule first customer meetings with BDMs.
• Engage prospects during trade shows, events, and webinars.
• Coordinate with BDMs, account managers, and technical teams to hand off opportunities.
• Track activity and maintain an early-stage pipeline in CRM and tools.
• Travel within assigned area to support local shows and events.
• Research prospects using approved messaging to articulate value of EAE.

Skills

Phone communication

Active listening

Self-motivation

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Industry curiosity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or technology (plus)

Tools

CRM tools

AI-assisted prospecting

Schneider internal tools

Job description

Schneider Electric is hiring a Hybrid Inside Sales & Business Development Representative to drive EcoStruxure Automation Expert adoption. You’ll combine inside sales with customer-facing activities, working with BDMs and engineers to introduce automation solutions to manufacturers and integrators.

You will prospect, qualify, and nurture opportunities, travel for events, and support marketing initiatives while building an early-stage pipeline.