Schneider Electric

Strategic Account Executive-SLED

Schneider Electric$180K — $270K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant sales experience, preferably in the public sector
  • Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes
  • Proven track record of origination and closing complex sales deals
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with senior public sector executives
  • Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Proficiency in utilizing CRM tools for account management and sales tracking

Responsibilities

  • Originate, shape, qualify, and win complex deals in the SLED segment
  • Lead the OneSchneider account team and ensure accurate CRM data management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior public sector leaders
  • Gather and relay customer feedback to inform internal strategies
  • Navigate the SLED business landscape effectively and autonomously
  • Align sales activities with customer legislative and budget cycles
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders including consultants and channel partners

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave options
  • 401(k) plan with match and company stock purchase opportunities
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off annually
  • Professional growth support through performance discussions and learning resources
  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Volunteer leave and community support initiatives
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $180,000.00-$270,000.00 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.

The position will be responsible for multi-business unit sales from opportunity to order in select named accounts in a given geography for the State & Local Government and Education (SLED) segment.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to develop deep, trusted advisor relationships with senior public sector executives, map Schneider Electric's full portfolio to customer's stated and unstated needs and work horizontally across the entire Schneider Electric organization to orchestrate and influence integrated sales of products, solutions, software and services that represent the most compelling and differentiated offers for the assigned accounts.

The ideal candidate should be able to autonomously navigate the SLED business landscape. Specifically, the candidate should understand the public sector procurement process, including how to research, analyze, and influence solicitations, how to align their sales activities to the customers' legislative and budget cycles, how to build champions among elected and appointed executives and operational leaders, and how to position Schneider Electric solutions throughout the value chain of consultants, integrators, and channel partners.

Core Responsibilities
  • Originate, shape, qualify, and win complex deals
  • Account management - lead the OneSchneider account team and maintain timely and accurate CRM hygiene
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse group of senior leaders
  • Reflect the Voice of the Customer to inform internal planning


What's in it for me?
  • High-impact role where your work directly influences organizational success and customer outcomes
  • Opportunity to build relationships with senior leaders and shape strategic direction
  • Access to cross-functional resources, expert networks, and cutting-edge solutions
  • Supportive culture that invests in your professional growth and development

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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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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