Account Executive - Construction Sales at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Account Executive - Building Automation (Construction) Sales in our Seattle, WA location.

We are searching for a Account Executive to work in New Construction for Building Automation sales, who will help us strengthen key relationships and develop new relationships to identify and pursue new construction opportunities. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.

Our 13 5,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. https://youtu.be/4EtpkB0cuXE Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

• This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing Schneider Electric customers to identify the scope of work, estimate and sell system adds/modifications to meet or exceed his/her booking and booked gross margin budgets.


• background in new construction, building automation a plus!!


• Develop new business opportunities


• Prospect and identify potential sales opportunities


• Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics for individual sales opportunities


• Prepare sales quotations and proposals


• Participate in yearly sales planning


• Generate and implement sales presentations


• Process and analyze feasibility assessments and/or all bid/contract documents


• May provide guidance to other employees


• Actively log opportunities in Salesforce and perform account planning and mapping activities.

• Strong Technical Knowledge: Understanding of mechanical systems, HVAC, and building automation technologies to effectively communicate with clients and provide informed solutions.


• Sales Experience: Proven track record in B2B sales, preferably within the building automation or mechanical systems industry, with a focus on meeting and exceeding sales targets.


• Customer Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions in the building automation sector.


• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present technical information, proposals, and product demonstrations to clients.


• Team Collaboration: Experience working closely with technical teams, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive solutions and deliver exceptional customer service.


• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Ability to quickly grasp new technologies and industry trends in building automation and apply them to customer needs

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.

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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.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Account Executive - Building Automation (Construction) Sales in our Seattle, WA location.

We are searching for a Account Executive to work in New Construction for Building Automation sales, who will help us strengthen key relationships and develop new relationships to identify and pursue new construction opportunities. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.

Our 13 5,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. https://youtu.be/4EtpkB0cuXE Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

• This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing Schneider Electric customers to identify the scope of work, estimate and sell system adds/modifications to meet or exceed his/her booking and booked gross margin budgets.


• background in new construction, building automation a plus!!


• Develop new business opportunities


• Prospect and identify potential sales opportunities


• Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics for individual sales opportunities


• Prepare sales quotations and proposals


• Participate in yearly sales planning


• Generate and implement sales presentations


• Process and analyze feasibility assessments and/or all bid/contract documents


• May provide guidance to other employees


• Actively log opportunities in Salesforce and perform account planning and mapping activities.