Strategic Automation & EPC Growth Leader

Schneider Electric; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Career development (Coursera access)

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a seasoned Business Development Leader to drive growth across complex capital projects by engaging EPC firms and strategic owner/operators. You will lead early-stage engagement, develop strategic account plans, and coordinate cross-functional teams to shape proposals and long-term value across automation, digital, and electrical solutions.

Travel up to 50% may be required, with a preference for candidates located in Southeast Texas, and a track

Qualifications

• 20+ years in business development, sales, engineering, or project execution in industrial/infrastructure markets.
• Experience with EPC firms and large owner/operators.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently within a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue large capital project opportunities across segments.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for priority EPC firms and owner/operators.
• Engage early in project lifecycles to influence architectures.
• Monitor market trends, project pipelines, and investment drivers to shape demand.
• Build senior-level relationships with EPC executives and engineering leaders.
• Coordinate engagement across multiple EPC units and project portfolios.
• Act as a single-point strategic interface for high-impact accounts.
• Support global EPC framework agreements and partner strategies.
• Articulate Schneider Electric's automation, digital, and lifecycle solutions.
• Lead executive discussions on business outcomes, risk reduction, and lifecycle value.
• Collaborate with sales, technical, proposal, and delivery teams on differentiated solutions.
• Support bid strategies, deal qualification, and commercial positioning for complex pursuits.
• Maintain a qualified pipeline aligned with growth priorities.
• Provide market feedback to product, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Track opportunity progress, forecast revenue, and report KPIs.
• Contribute to long-term EPC and strategic account growth strategy.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Engineering

Project execution

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

EPC experience

Global matrix org

Independent worker

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DCS/SIS/PLC systems

Foxboro

Triconex

Modicon

Altivar

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a seasoned Business Development Leader to drive growth across complex capital projects by engaging EPC firms and strategic owner/operators. You will lead early-stage engagement, develop strategic account plans, and coordinate cross-functional teams to shape proposals and long-term value across automation, digital, and electrical solutions.

Travel up to 50% may be required, with a preference for candidates located in Southeast Texas, and a track