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Schneider Electric North America

Industrial Automation Client Sales Executive

Schneider Electric North America, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Overview

What will you do? Drives growth for Schneider Electric industrial automation by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, focusing on sectors like oil & gas, specialty chemicals, energy, and petrochemicals. Key responsibilities include understanding client needs, developing technical proposals, conducting market research, collaborating with sales and subject matter experts, delivering technical demonstrations, and closing complex deals to increase revenue and market adoption of Schneider Electric’s industrial automation portfolio. SE Sales Executives are responsible for managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects to negotiating contracts.

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 (earning statements, press releases, investor presentation) for the accounts assigned and its competitors to remain updated on key industry trends and issues impacting our prospects and Customers

Lead the development and execution of designated account plans and optimize sales cycles using value-based solution selling methodologies with focus on case definition, return on investment and business outcomes

Communicate customer drivers, needs, sales strategy and account plans to internal teams

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

Persist in the face of challenges and setbacks

Proven ability to engage with clients C-level stakeholders for the purpose of solution selling, articulating strategic vision and closing deals

Able to translate business needs into functional requirements

Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each

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

Create demand and qualify opportunities

Travel: 60% mostly day trips with some overnight covering the Louisiana chemical corridor area (Baton Rouge/ New Orleans)

What’s in it for you?

Strategic Impact

Directly influences Schneider Electric’s growth in key industries like oil & gas, chemicals, and energy.

Opportunity to shape how industrial automation solutions are adopted across major sectors.

High Visibility & Influence

Engages with C-level stakeholders, building trusted advisor relationships.

Leads complex, high-value deals that have a tangible impact on business outcomes.

Professional Growth

Develops deep expertise in Schneider Electric’s industrial automation portfolio.

Gains exposure to strategic sales methodologies, value-based selling, and ROI-driven proposals.

Autonomy & Ownership

Manages the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing.

Drives account planning and execution with significant independence.

Networking & Relationship Building

Builds long-term relationships with customers that can become reference accounts.

Collaborates with internal teams and subject matter experts, expanding professional networks.

Travel & Regional Expertise

Covers the Louisiana chemical corridor, offering regional specialization and travel variety.

Opportunity to become a go-to expert in a high-demand geographic area.

Who will you report to?

Christian Perez - Regional Sales Director

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics

Minimum of 5 years of complex, solution selling sales experience in Schneider Electric targeted industries.

Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions

Capability to understand Schneider Electric offerings and articulate those offerings to the industry and prospects

Strategic sales, relationship, and account management experience at a major services organization, preferably on a global basis

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

What will you do? Drives growth for Schneider Electric industrial automation by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, focusing on sectors like oil & gas, specialty chemicals, energy, and petrochemicals. Key responsibilities include understanding client needs, developing technical proposals, conducting market research, collaborating with sales and subject matter experts, delivering technical demonstrations, and closing complex deals to increase revenue and market adoption of Schneider Electric’s industrial automation portfolio SE Sales Executives are responsible for managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects to negotiating contracts.

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 (earning statements, press releases, investor presentation) for the accounts assigned and its competitors to remain updated on key industry trends and issues impacting our prospects and Customers

Lead the development and execution of designated account plans and optimize sales cycles using value-based solution selling methodologies with focus on case definition, return on investment and business outcomes

Communicate customer drivers, needs, sales strategy and account plans to internal teams

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

Persist in the face of challenges and setbacks

Proven ability to engage with clients C-level stakeholders for the purpose of solution selling, articulating strategic vision and closing deals

Able to translate business needs into functional requirements

Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each

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

Create demand and qualify opportunities

Travel: 60% mostly day trips with some overnight covering the Louisiana chemical corridor area (Baton Rouge/ New Orleans)

Reporting and Qualifications

Who will you report to?

Christian Perez - Regional Sales Director

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics

Minimum of 5 years of complex, solution selling sales experience in Schneider Electric targeted industries.

Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions

Capability to understand Schneider Electric offerings and articulate those offerings to the industry and prospects

Strategic sales, relationship, and account management experience at a major services organization, preferably on a global basis

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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. Schneider Electric upholds the highest standards of ethics and compliance. 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 respond respectfully and in good faith to all stakeholders. You can learn more about our Trust Charter here.

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