Power Distribution Sales - Sales Development Program, July 2027

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric is launching a Power Distribution Sales - Sales Development Program in Nashville, TN, designed to kick-start your career in technical sales. This immersive 12-month program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, preparing you for success in solution-based sales roles across the U.S.

The program is ideal for recent graduates with a degree in engineering or a related field and offers competitive benefits, support for professional growth, and potential relocation opportunities post-completion.

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming college graduate.
• Technical background or motivation to learn.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quoting and sales support.
• Work alongside outside sales teams.
• Manage accounts and develop customer relationships.

Skills

Electrical Fundamentals

Sales Techniques

Communication

Time Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sales, or Business

Job description

Power Distribution Sales - Sales Development Program

Launch Your Career in Technical Sales with Schneider Electric!

Are you ready to kick‑start your career in a dynamic sales role while making a meaningful impact? Join Schneider Electric's Power Distribution Sales - Sales Development Program and unleash your potential as part of a forward‑thinking team!

Schneider Electric’s Power Distribution Sales - Sales Development Program (SDP) is a structured, immersive 12‑month experience based in Nashville, TN, designed to accelerate your growth and prepare you for a successful career within our Power Distribution Sales team.

Program Overview

Our Sales Development Program equips you with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and real‑world experience required to thrive in solution‑based technical sales roles across the country. Over 12 months, you’ll progress through two distinct phases that combine classroom learning, hands‑on practice, and guided sales experience.

Phase 1: Foundations (Months 1–3)

Classroom Style Learning | Nashville, TN

Your journey begins with three months of comprehensive, instructor‑led training that builds your confidence from the ground up.

You’ll learn:

• Electrical Fundamentals – What electricity is, how it works, and how our products connect to real world applications.
• Product Training – In‑depth understanding of our Square D portfolio, including electrical distribution and industrial control solutions.
• Professional Skills – How to communicate effectively, write impactful emails, manage your time, and stay organized.
• Market Overview – The Electrical Market and our Customers, our Distribution Partners, and Understanding customer needs.
• Sales Techniques – Core selling skills, customer engagement strategies, and consultative selling approaches.

Phase 1 gives you the complete toolkit you need – whether you’re coming from a technical major or learning these concepts for the first time.

Phase 2: Inside Sales Experience (Months 4–12)

Hands‑On Training in a Learning Environment | Nashville, TN

After building a solid foundation, you’ll step into a hands‑on inside sales role supporting one of our experienced sales areas. This phase is designed to let you apply what you learned in Phase 1 while being supported and mentored by seasoned sales professionals.

You will:

• Assist with quoting, sales support, and customer inquiries.
• Work alongside outside sales teams as they interact with distributors, contractors, and key partners.
• Practice solution selling using real scenarios.
• Learn how to manage accounts and develop customer relationships.
• Gain exposure to the tools and expectations of field sales roles.

This environment ensures you grow confidently at your own pace with mentorship every step of the way.

Program Completion & Career Path

After 12 months, you’ll be fully prepared to step into a role within our Power Distribution Sales team at Schneider Electric. Graduates of the program interview for sales roles across the United States, and we seek candidates who are open to relocation to pursue these opportunities.

This Program Might Be a Great Fit If You:

• Are a recent or upcoming college graduate pursuing a career in technical sales.
• Have a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sales, Business, or possess relevant technical or business experience.
• Have a technical background or the ability and motivation to learn technical concepts.
• Excel in building relationships and possess strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Are available to start July 2027.
• Are open to relocation across the country after completion of the program.
• Want to work for a company with an industry‑leading brand focused on reliability, sustainability, and innovation.

Benefits

• Care for Yourself and Your Family: 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: competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career: support through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace: encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community: volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.