Strategic Industrial Automation Sales Executive

Schneider Electric Corp; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Sales Executive to drive growth within Industrial Automation, focusing on oil & gas, chemicals, energy and petrochemicals. You’ll understand client needs, develop technical proposals, and close complex deals to increase revenue and market adoption of Schneider Electric’s automation portfolio.

The role emphasizes net-new business, building trusted advisor relationships, and delivering value-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage with C-level stakeholders to sell solutions.
• Ability to articulate strategic vision and close complex deals.
• Strong prospecting and lead generation skills.
• Experience building trusted advisor relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and meet annual orders for Schneider Electric Process Automation
• Grow Process Automation portfolio with new Customers
• Strong emphasis on net new business sales
• Build and establish trusted advisor relationships at all levels within our customers organizations
• Actively prospect and help drive lead generation programs
• Build accounts that become Schneider Electric Customer success reference
• Review public information for assigned accounts and competitors to stay updated on trends
• Lead development and execution of designated account plans and optimize sales cycles using value-based solution selling focusing on ROI and business outcomes
• Communicate customer drivers, needs, sales strategy and account plans to internal teams
• Travel up to 70% in the I-10 Industrial corridor from Lake Charles to New Orleans area

Skills

C-level engagement

Solution selling

Strategic account management

Negotiation

Lead generation

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Sales Executive to drive growth within Industrial Automation, focusing on oil & gas, chemicals, energy and petrochemicals. You’ll understand client needs, develop technical proposals, and close complex deals to increase revenue and market adoption of Schneider Electric’s automation portfolio.

The role emphasizes net-new business, building trusted advisor relationships, and delivering value-based solutions.