Schneider Electric

Key Account Manager

Schneider Electric$108K — $163K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Communications, or Business preferred; relevant experience considered.
  • Advanced experience in electrical distribution or energy management industries.
  • Experience in selling through distribution to trade professionals, focusing on C-Suite executive relationships.
  • In-depth familiarity with low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, automation, and energy management technologies.
  • Preferred knowledge of Square D Power Distribution Equipment including busway, panelboards, and transformers.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Electrical Contractors and End Users, guiding electrical distribution design.
  • Engage in solution sales of Medium and Low Voltage Distribution, Motor Control, Automation, and Services.
  • Connect Contractors and End Users with contemporary solutions to achieve project goals.
  • Collaborate with various teams to promote Schneider Electric innovations to market.
  • Interpret electrical plans to develop competitive proposals for clients.
  • Drive growth at assigned accounts and manage demand generation efforts.
  • Oversee the entire client deal lifecycle from prospecting to delivery and manage channel partnerships.
  • Achieve sales and profitability targets aligning with Schneider Electric's growth mandates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements tailored to employee needs.
  • Paid family leave and 15 days of paid time off per year (prorated for the first year).
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase options, subject to eligibility.
  • Well-being and recognition programs including service anniversaries and military leave benefits.
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $108,800-163,200.00 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What Do You Do Every Day?

  • Become a trusted advisor with assigned Electrical Contractors and End Users across several market segments to influence and guide the design of large, complex electrical distribution
  • Solution sales comprised of Medium Voltage, Low Voltage Distribution, Motor Control, Power Switching (ASCO), Automation, Digital Power, Services and Power Monitoring engineered-to-order equipment used to distribute, automate, monitor and control a customer's electrical network.
  • Connect Electrical Contractors and End Users to cutting-edge offers, applications and tools to help them achieve their project milestones.
  • Consult with Owners, Estimators, Service Department Staff, Facility Engineers, Channel Outside Sales to bring awareness of Schneider Electric innovations to market.
  • Work with teams of Inside Sales, Quotation Specialists, Project Managers, Channel Managers, Account Managers, Business Development, Services, Strategic Accounts, Industrial Automation Specialists, Consulting Engineering Specialists, Offer Management, and Supply Chain to deliver solutions that solve customer needs.
  • Interpret electrical plans and specifications to develop winning proposals to clientele.
  • Drive strategic growth at assigned accounts. This role serves as the lead interface for demand generation for contractors and end users in the marketplace.
  • Understands the client deal landscape - from prospecting, lead generation, specification, proposal, negotiation, closing to delivery. Actively engages and manages channel partners to increase likelihood of sales success for Schneider Electric target accounts.
  • Exceed sales and profitability metrics to assist in achieving Schneider Electric's ambitions for growth in assigned market.
  • Advanced to expert understanding of Schneider Electric's software, cloud analytics and services story for contractors and facilities as it relates to their own digital and sustainability goals.


Who are we looking for? - This job might be for you if:

  • A bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Communications or Business is preferred. A combination of education and/or relevant experience will be considered.
  • Advanced experience in electrical distribution or energy management industries Experience selling through distribution and to trade professionals with emphasis on C-Suite executive relationship building.
  • Advanced experience with any of the following: low voltage electrical distribution, medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, automation, controls, or energy management technologies. Familiarity with Square D Power Distribution Equipment such as busway, panelboards, transformers, switchboards, electrical components, surge protective devices, paralleling switchgear, services, and software preferred.

Let us learn about you and apply today!

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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