End User Automation Sales Executive

The Industrial End User Automation Sales Executive is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the sales relationship with each End User customer/prospect in their portfolio at every level from the (CxO) executive suite to departmental line managers. You will drive new business through the identification, development, negotiation, and closure of new agreements with prospects and customers, and participates in the subsequent maintenance of customer relationships. Target potential leads, qualifies them, and leads the pursuit team in crafting and positioning the deal.In this role, the Sales Executive drives indirect End User automation sales through better management of ecosystem (System Integrators, Process OEM, Consulting Engineers, EPCs), and Digital Services and Software as differentiators. You will leverage your industry and financial business knowledge to create demand and persuade through the development and presentation of compelling purchasing rationales. Product, Services and Solution will encompass all Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Plant offerings and range in scale from product sales to complex, multi-service, and multi-year partnerships. Specific new sales/revenue and profit margin targets are established annually by management.Key responsibilities include:New business development via prospecting, qualifying, selling, and closing.Managing customer relationship through all phases of the sales cycleEnsuring smooth transition of new business from sales to delivery by System Integrators PartnersCoaching and mentoring partner’s delivery leaders on customer relationship management issuesProviding feedback on customer wants and needs to the Schneider Electric strategic portfolio function.Ensuring compliance with Schneider Electric sales processes and new business approval requirementsCoordinating the relationship between key customer personnel and Schneider Electric senior executivesLeading or coordinating global relationship management initiatives with other geographic units of Schneider Electric focused on the same customer.Job Essential Functions:End User Automation Sales Executives are responsible for managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects, influencing the specification to negotiating contracts. Other job essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Create and maintain territory sales plan.Drive growth through collaboration with SE Automation distributors.Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each.Identify System Integrator partners with expertise in different segments/applications, who can deliver the solution to End User Customers.Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions.Execute competitive sales tactics to win business.Coordinate deal crafting and positioning.Lead or participate in contract negotiations.Manage demand and qualify opportunities.Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics. An MBA, graduate degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or professional qualifications in Law or Finance are considered a major plus.5 + years of complex, solution-selling sales experience into the Water /Wastewater market segment.Strong technical knowledge: Automation Systems and Solutions, PLC, PAC, Automation Controllers, CONTROLS, Drives, HMI, SCADA, MES, iIoT solutions, Connected DevicesExperience in Solution Selling, Outcome-Based Selling, Customer-Centric SellingKnowledgeable in Business Solutions and Manufacturing Applications, Smart FactoriesAbility to establish CXO-level relationships.Track record of meeting/exceeding yearly quotaExperience in business transformation solutions.Capability to understand MES and Control Architecture Systems, the value they bring to the industry and prospects.Bring your sales expertise to a team that values strategic thinking and customer impact — apply today!At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 133,600 - USD 200,400 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.Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to youOur 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.If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.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.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!€40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countriesYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. 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