Strategic Account Executive-SLED at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Los Angeles, California

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

Requirements/Attributes

• 8-12 Years of experience in sales.


• Preferred experience in electrical distribution or energy management industries


• Preferred experience with any of the following: low voltage electrical distribution, medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, automation, controls, or energy management technologies.


• Advanced experience in Solution Selling, Outcome Based Selling, Customer-Centric Selling.


• Advanced Experience selling through distribution and to trade professionals with emphasis on C-Suite executive relationship building.


• Strong ability to understand complex requirements, clearly communicate client needs, challenge the client on solutions and close a deal.


• People management experience with a coaching and collaborative team-oriented leadership style.


• Proven track record in growing key account business.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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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.

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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