What are the responsibilities and job description for the OEM Business Development Specialist position at Schneider Electric?
As a Business Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in meeting sales targets and executing strategic business initiatives. Your responsibilities will include developing account profiles, collaborating with sales teams, and promoting our innovative products and solutions to customers. We are looking for someone who excels in consultative selling, has a strong understanding of machine control and automation, and possesses exceptional communication skills. If you have a proven track record in sales and a passion for customer satisfaction, this opportunity could be your next career move! Join us in shaping the future of energy management and automation.
Key responsibilities and activities include:
- Meet assigned sales targets.
- Develop and execute strategic sales/business strategies, establish call plans, develop account profiles.
- Collaborate with other Schneider Electric sales teams to drive specifications and sales.
- Promote Schneider Electric products, solutions, and services to assigned customers.
- Develop new market and sales opportunities continuously.
- Manage customer and partner relationships and expectations to achieve sales revenue and market penetration objectives.
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through increased availability/access, timely communication, order handling, follow up, and technical support.
- Maintain CRM database for customer activities and opportunities.
This job might be for you if possess the following:
- Documented success selling machine control and automation to OEMs.
- Ability to identify decision makers, penetrate C-level, and determine/address personal motivations.
- Ability to conceptualize and communicate technical and commercial strategies.
- Consultative selling skills.
- Working knowledge (sales level) of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motion control, motor control, general controls, and circuit protection.
- Skilled with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
- Knowledge and use of Salesforce CRM beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred).
We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY.
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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.
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