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Schneider Electric

End User Automation Sales Executive

Schneider Electric, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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The End User Automation Sales Executive is responsible for establishing and maintaining the sales relationship with each End User customer/prospect in their portfolio at every level from the executive suite to departmental line managers. He/She drives 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.

In this role, Sales Executive drives indirect End User automation sales through better management of ecosystem (System Integrators, Process OEM, Automation Distributors, Consulting Engineers, EPCs…), and Digital Services and Software as differentiators. To this end, he/She leverages his/her 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

New business development via prospecting, qualifying, selling, and closing

Managing customer relationship through all phases of the sales cycle

Ensuring smooth transition of new business from sales to delivery by System Integrators Partners

Coaching and mentoring partner’s delivery leaders on customer relationship management issues

Providing feedback on customer wants and needs to the Schneider Electric strategic portfolio function

Ensuring compliance with Schneider Electric sales processes and new business approval requirements

Coordinating the relationship between key customer personnel and Schneider Electric senior executives

Leading or coordinating global relationship management initiatives with other geographic units of Schneider Electric focused on the same customer.

The Sales Executive also shares industry, deal, and sales best-practice knowledge with the Schneider Electric sales community and may mentor and coach other Sales Executives.

Job Essential Functions

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

Education

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics. An MBA, graduate degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or Engineering or professional qualifications in Law or Finance are considered a major plus.

Experience

5 + years of complex, solution selling sales experience in manufacturing facilities (e.g. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) including Food & Beverage/ Life Sciences / Personal Care, Water /Waste Water, Metals Mining & Minerals).

Strong technical knowledge: Automation Systems and Solutions, PLC, PAC, Automation Controllers, CONTROLS, Drives, HMI, SCADA, MES, iIoT solutions, Connected Devices

Experience in Solution Selling, Outcome Based Selling, Customer-Centric Selling

Knowledgeable of Business Solutions and Manufacturing Applications, Smart Factories

Ability to establish CXO level relationships

Track record of meeting/exceeding yearly quota

Experience in business transformation solutions

Capability to understand MES and Control Architecture Systems, the value they bring to the industry and prospects

You are a true team player who

Emphasizes success within your team and accept responsibility when you make mistakes

Acknowledges what is real and shows appreciation for others

Demonstrates self-motivation and always looking for the next step and desire change and challenged from the daily routine

Shows good judgement, self & interpersonal awareness, and understands your own strengths and weaknesses

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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.

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