OEM Business Development Specialist

Schneider Electric; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Chicago seeks an OEM Business Development Specialist to drive growth by managing strategic OEM relationships and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

You will build long-term sales strategies, conduct face-to-face meetings and presentations, deliver tailored proposals, and collaborate with channel partners to expand market presence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field sales experience in industrial automation or related portfolio.
• Proven track record in building and growing key OEM accounts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for executive-level customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with OEM accounts through field interactions.
• Develop and execute medium-to-long-term sales strategies to protect and grow accounts.
• Lead face-to-face meetings, deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations.
• Create tailored sales proposals addressing customer needs and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with channel partners to hit sales targets and grow market presence.

Skills

Field sales

Account management

Industrial automation

Presentation skills

Customer relationships

Job description

Join our dynamic sales team and become a key player in driving business growth through meaningful customer relationships and innovative solutions! We're looking for an OEM Business Development Specialist ready to make an impact.

What will you do:

• Build and nurture relationships with assigned OEM accounts through strategic field interactions, maximizing business potential while supporting their digital transformation journey
• Develop and execute medium to long-term sales strategies to protect, grow, and diversify customer relationships
• Conduct face-to-face sales meetings, delivering compelling presentations and product demonstrations to both new and existing customers
• Create and present tailored sales proposals that address specific customer needs and provide innovative solutions
• Collaborate with channel partners to achieve sales targets and expand market presence

What's in it for you:

• Ownership of a strategic OEM portfolio with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to drive digital transformation initiatives with industry-leading customers
• Professional development through exposure to diverse customer challenges and solutions
• Autonomy to develop and implement your sales strategies
• Collaborative environment supporting your growth and success

What will make you successful:

• Proven track record in field sales and account management, particularly in face-to-face selling environments
• 3-5 years of experience selling the industrial automation portfolio
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop strategic sales plans and identify growth opportunities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting customer relationships
• Experience in conducting needs assessments and providing tailored solutions to customers
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets

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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 115,200 - USD 172,800 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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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.

• €40 billion global revenue
• +9% organic growth
• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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