Schneider Electric

Industrial Automation Business Development Leader

Schneider Electric$161K — $242K *
Technical Services
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 20+ years in business development, sales, engineering, or project execution within industrial/infrastructure markets
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams
  • Experience with EPC firms and/or large owner/operator accounts
  • Proven success in influencing and closing complex, multi-stakeholder capital projects
  • Experience in a matrixed, global organization

Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify, and pursue large capital project opportunities across multiple industrial and infrastructure segments
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans for priority EPC firms and key owner/operator accounts
  • Engage early in the project lifecycle to influence technical, commercial, and digital architectures
  • Monitor market trends, project pipelines, and investment drivers to shape demand
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with EPC executives, project directors, and engineering leaders
  • Articulate the value proposition of Schneider Electric's automation, digital, electrical, and lifecycle solutions
  • Provide market and customer feedback to product management, marketing, and leadership teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year
  • 401(k) with match and company share ownership opportunities
  • Support for development through global opportunities and learning platforms
  • Volunteer leave and community impact programs
Full Job Description
What will you do?

The Business Development Leader is responsible for driving growth across complex capital projects by developing and expanding relationships with Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) firms and selected strategic end-user accounts. The role focuses on early project engagement, strategic account planning, and advancing opportunities across multiple industrial segments, positioning Schneider Electric as a preferred long-term technology partner.

Key Responsibilities
Market & Account Development
• Identify, qualify, and pursue large capital project opportunities across multiple industrial and infrastructure segments.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for priority EPC firms and key owner/operator accounts.
• Engage early in the project lifecycle to influence technical, commercial, and digital architectures.
• Monitor market trends, project pipelines, and investment drivers to proactively shape demand.

EPC & Strategic Account Engagement
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with EPC executives, project directors, and engineering leaders.
• Coordinate Schneider Electric engagement across multiple EPC business units and project portfolios.
• Act as a single-point strategic interface for selected high-impact owner/operator accounts.
• Support global and regional EPC framework agreements and preferred partner strategies.

Solution Positioning & Sales Execution
• Articulate the value proposition of Schneider Electric's automation, digital, electrical, and lifecycle solutions.
• Lead executive-level customer discussions focused on business outcomes, risk reduction, and lifecycle value.
• Collaborate with sales, technical, proposal, and delivery teams to develop differentiated solutions.
• Support bid strategies, deal qualification, and commercial positioning for complex pursuits.

Strategy, Reporting & Internal Alignment
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Provide market and customer feedback to product management, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Track opportunity progress, forecast revenue, and report on key performance indicators.
• Contribute to long-term strategy development for EPC and strategic account growth.

Travel: Willingness to travel up to 50% as required.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Experience:
  • 20+ years of experience in business development, sales, engineering, or project execution within industrial or infrastructure markets.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Demonstrated experience working with EPC firms and/or large owner/operator accounts.
  • Proven success influencing and closing complex, multi-stakeholder capital projects.
  • Experience operating in a matrixed, global organization

Core Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of EPC business models, project lifecycles, and risk allocation.
  • Ability to position integrated solutions across automation, digital, and electrical domains.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution.


Join us and lead the way in delivering solutions that matter - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 161,600 - USD 242,400 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.

Our 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.

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 growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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