Schneider Electric

Sales Support Specialist - Remote Operations

Schneider Electric$86K — $129K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Houston, TX
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Postsecondary education in Business, Sales, Marketing, Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience supporting channel partners, distributors, OEMs, or sales teams.
  • Familiarity with order processing, quoting, customer support, or sales operations.
  • Experience coordinating marketing programs, events, or partner initiatives.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation, SCADA, telemetry, software licensing, or related technologies is an asset.
  • Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare quotations and process purchase orders for OEM partners.
  • Generate and distribute quotations for annual software support and maintenance renewals.
  • Assist sales with opportunity management and data maintenance within Salesforce.
  • Support onboarding and enablement of new channel partners, including training on tools and processes.
  • Administer channel marketing and co-op fund programs.
  • Work closely with marketing to support logistics for tradeshows, customer events, and internal meetings.
  • Research infrastructure, SCADA and telemetry projects to identify potential sales opportunities.
  • Collect and maintain monthly point-of-sale reports from channel partners.
  • Monitor order status and assist with order-related inquiries and issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year
  • 401(k) with company match and incentives
  • Support for personal and professional development
  • Collaboration and recognition in an inclusive workplace
  • Community support through volunteer programs and initiatives.
Full Job Description
The Channel Sales Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting Schneider Electric's channel partner network and sales organization. This position is responsible for providing operational, commercial, and administrative support to channel partners, OEMs, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will help drive sales growth by supporting quoting and order processes, managing software support renewals, assisting with partner onboarding and training, coordinating marketing initiatives, maintaining sales data and reporting, and identifying new business opportunities.

What will you do?

OEM Sales Support
  • Prepare quotations and process purchase orders for OEM partners.

Software Support Renewals (CustomerFIRST Agreements)
  • Generate and distribute quotations for annual software support and maintenance renewals.

Salesforce and Sales Operations Support
  • Assist sales with opportunity management and data maintenance within Salesforce.

Channel Partner Support
  • Support the onboarding and enablement of new channel partners. Assist with training channel partners on Schneider Electric tools, processes, policies, and procedures.

Marketing Program
  • Administer channel marketing and co-op fund program.

Tradeshow and Event Coordination
  • Work closely with marketing to support logistics for tradeshows, customer events, and internal meetings.

Lead Generation and Market Intelligence
  • Research upcoming infrastructure, SCADA and telemetry, water/wastewater, power, and industrial automation projects. Utilize market intelligence platforms and public sources to identify potential sales opportunities.

Channel Reporting
  • Collect and maintain monthly point-of-sale reports from channel partners.

Order Management and Operational Support
  • Monitor order status and assist with order-related inquiries. Assist with customer escalations and issue resolution related to orders and shipments.

Who will you report to? NAM ROI Sales Operations Manager

What qualifications will make you successful in this role?

  • Postsecondary education in Business, Sales, Marketing, Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5 years of experience supporting channel partners, distributors, OEMs, or sales teams.
  • Familiarity with order processing, quoting, customer support, or sales operations.
  • Experience coordinating marketing programs, events, or partner initiatives.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation, SCADA, telemetry, software licensing, or related technologies is considered an asset.
  • Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, charts, formulas, and data analysis.
  • Experience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce is preferred.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and business tools quickly.


Bring your commercial expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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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