Schneider Electric

Service Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation

Schneider Electric$115K — $172K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-Year Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 3+ years technical experience with VFDs, starters, and motor control centers preferred
  • Technical knowledge of PLC, HMI and software preferred
  • Familiarity with Schneider Electric, ABB, Rockwell, and Siemens equipment
  • Proficient in MS Office and Salesforce.com
  • Strong presentation skills for technical solutions
  • Established relationships with customers and partners
  • Business acumen and results-driven mentality

Responsibilities

  • Develop sales opportunities in existing and new accounts
  • Identify and contact potential customers
  • Set sales goals, develop plans, and execute strategies
  • Apply market knowledge to target high-level customers
  • Maintain knowledge of Schneider Electric products and competitors
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction through communication and follow-up
  • Build relations with internal teams and external partners
  • Lead services sales in assigned territories

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated first year)
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Military leave benefits
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $115,200 - $172,800 per year including commission.

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.

The ideal candidate will be currently located in the the following territory: NY, CT, NJ, PA.

Role Description for Posting:

This position is accountable for the selling, promotion, and growth of an industrial automation services portfolio for existing install base assets. The main offers are: Industrial Automation Equipment Life Extension (VFD, PLC's, and HMI's), Turnkey Installations, Preventive Maintenance, Service Contracts, and Direct Replacement or modernization of Variable Frequency Drives, replacement Motor Control Center Buckets and equipment repairs.

Travel required 3-5 days per week within the territory to meet with distributors and end users while developing new sales opportunities, pursue sales leads, and address the needs of larger accounts (commercial and industrial). This position utilizes excellent products/solutions/services skills and customer knowledge to act as a consultant for high-level customer contacts regarding customer's present and future industrial automation needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Develops sales opportunities /pipeline in new and existing accounts
  • Identifies and contacts potential customers or prospects, either existing or new
  • Set goals and objectives, develop sales/business plans, establish call plans and strategies, develop account profiles and execute the sales plan.
  • Apply market and account skills necessary for dealing with specific, high-level target customers.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Schneider Electric products/solutions/services and competitor strengths, weaknesses and applications. Apply knowledge of Schneider Electric products/solutions/services to customer's needs.
  • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through in-depth knowledge of customer's organization, increasing account dedication, timely communication, and follow up
  • Foster strong working relationships with Schneider Electric field office sales teams, operations team, post shipment plant contacts, and external distribution channel personnel.
  • Lead Schneider Electric US Services Sales at defined geographies and customer segments
  • Act as the SME for Schneider Services Offer for all internal and external customers


This job might be for you if:
  • Required: 4 Year Degree or quivalent experience
  • Preferred: 3+ years technical knowledge of VFD's, starters, and motor control centers
  • Preferred: Technical knowledge on PLC, HMI and software
  • Knowledge of Schneider Electric, ABB, Rockwell, and Siemens motor control equipment
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.com
  • Ability to present technical solutions to end user customers
  • Established contact and relationships with potential customers and partners
  • Business and financial savvy. Results driven; financial acumen
  • Expected Territorial Travel: 40-60%


Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers.

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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