Industrial Automation Growth Leader – South US

Schneider Electric; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Business Development Leader for the U.S. South region to drive new portfolio opportunities in industrial automation. You will travel up to 60% across Texas and surrounding areas, leading discovery sessions and account strategies with customers, EPCs, and end-users.

You will coordinate with sales, engineering, and service teams to win business, articulate Schneider Electric’s value, and manage the pipeline to ensure long-term relationships and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, business or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation, business development, or technical sales.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering, project management, or operations in heavy industries.
• Direct experience with competitor automation (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, Siemens, Rockwell).
• Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure and related automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Market development: identify opportunities in key industry segments and target accounts.
• Develop and execute account strategies to position EcoStruxure as the preferred solution.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and influencers; lead discovery sessions.
• Lead customer engagements, presentations, and workshops to showcase capabilities.
• Drive the sales cycle from identification to proposal, bid and closure.

Skills

Hunter sales

Strategic thinker

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Schneider Electric seeks a Business Development Leader for the U.S. South region to drive new portfolio opportunities in industrial automation. You will travel up to 60% across Texas and surrounding areas, leading discovery sessions and account strategies with customers, EPCs, and end-users.

You will coordinate with sales, engineering, and service teams to win business, articulate Schneider Electric’s value, and manage the pipeline to ensure long-term relationships and revenue growth.