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INTRODUCTION

The Business Development Leader for the South region of the United States is responsible for selling Schneider Electric Industrial Automation portfolio like open control systems, safety systems and industrial drives to new customers and segments in industrial facilities. The role is highly customer focused, driving opportunity identification, qualification and closure of new portfolio opportunities.

Location: Must be sufficiently mobile and flexible, and willing and able to travel up to 60% throughout Texas, with occasional travel to other locations as business needs require.

What will you do?

Market Development & Opportunity Identification

• Identify and target opportunities in key industry segments (e.g., power generation, oil & gas, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, water treatment, pulp & paper manufacturing).
• Develop and execute account strategies to position Schneider Electric - EcoStruxure as the preferred solution.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers’ decision-makers and influencers.
• Lead discovery sessions to understand pain points, drivers, and business objectives.
• Prospect for new users/sites, focusing on high potential for Schneider Electric adoption.

Solution Positioning & Sales Execution

• Articulate the unique value proposition of Schneider Electric - EcoStruxure for Industry, including technical, operational, and business benefits.
• Lead customer engagements, presentations, and workshops to demonstrate Schneider Electric’s capabilities.
• Drive the sales cycle from opportunity identification through proposal, bid, and closure, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and service teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Interface with regional sales and business leads to implement and develop account-specific strategies.
• Engage with EPC or end-user leaders and executives to develop relationships, understand their business, and formulate business solutions to create value.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Track pipeline, forecast sales, and report on key metrics to management.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
• Support development of the business case for strategic initiatives and drive implementation of selected strategies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.

Experience:
- 5+ years in industrial automation, business development, or technical sales.
- 5+ years’ experience in engineering, project management, or operations within Heavy Industries segments.
- Direct experience with competitor industrial automation business (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, Siemens, Rockwell).
- Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure and related automation solutions.

Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of industrial automation architectures and value chain.
- Ability to compare and contrast Schneider Electric with competitor solutions.
- Experience with project scoping, execution, and risk management.

Soft Skills:
- Thrives in a hunter sales environment, proactively pursuing and converting new customers and opportunities where no installed base exists.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to develop rapport and credibility across the organization and with clients, including C-level executives.
- Analytical thinking, strong project management, and sound judgment.

Other Requirements:
- Exposure to Strategy & Business Development in the North American market space.
- Ability to convert strategies into implemented business solutions driving sales and revenue.
- Ability to develop sustainable opportunity pipeline based on business plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Knowledge of key verticals for the South region (power generation, oil & gas, petrochemicals).
• Experience in owner/operator environment in process automation, process engineering, operations, and maintenance.

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COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: USD 115,200 - USD 172,800 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.

Local Benefits

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

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.

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EEO Statement

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.