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For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $128,480.00 - $192,7200 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.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Digital Power organization is looking for a Business Development Specialist to conduct B2B sales of IoT driven electrical power distribution and control solutions covering the Atlanta, Macon GA, Greenville South Carolina, Charleston SC, Columbia SC area.
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 137,000+ 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.
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.
What do you get to do in this position?
- Be a problem solver, this is not about selling widgets. Collaborate across functions and business units to craft tailored IoT solutions for customers facing complex electrical challenges.
- Join a mission-driven team. Contribute to a sustainable future by delivering innovative technology that powers critical infrastructure and improves lives.
- Experience rapid growth and development. Work at the forefront of the energy revolution, tackling new challenges and expanding your skillset.
- Build lasting relationships. Partner with diverse customers across industries to understand their unique needs and provide transformative solutions.
- Shape the future of energy. Be a part of a company that is redefining the way we use and conserve energy through IoT and cloud technology.
What Do You Do Every Day?
- Drive revenue growth by selling IoT hardware, software, and services for managing and controlling electrical networks.
- Build strong customer relationships through consultative selling, understanding customer needs, and delivering innovative solutions.
- Lead complex sales cycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and execute winning sales strategies.
- Become a trusted advisor to customers, influencing their electrical distribution system design and positioning our solutions as essential to their core operations.
- Excel in a fast-paced, autonomous environment by proactively identifying opportunities and driving sales initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who are we looking for? - This job might be for you if:
- Passion for driving cutting-edge solutions and thinking outside the box to solve customer problems
- At least 3 years’ experience with End Customer solution selling and/or delivery of complex projects in the electrical industry.
- Experience with any of the following is preferred but not necessary: electrical distribution and/or automation equipment such as switchgear, programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems.
- Comfortable with Demand Creation and New Customer Acquisition selling
- Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities to develop solutions actively and creatively.
- Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
- Ability to self-manage, multi-task, and learn new skills quickly.
- Travel up to 70% to various customer sites in Atlanta, Macon GA, Greenville South Carolina, Charleston SC, and Columbia SC.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
COMPANY CULTURE
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!
€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.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $128,480.00 - $192,7200 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.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Digital Power organization is looking for a Business Development Specialist to conduct B2B sales of IoT driven electrical power distribution and control solutions covering the Atlanta, Macon GA, Greenville South Carolina, Charleston SC, Columbia SC area.
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 137,000+ 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.
Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.
What do you get to do in this position?
- Be a problem solver, this is not about selling widgets. Collaborate across functions and business units to craft tailored IoT solutions for customers facing complex electrical challenges.
- Join a mission-driven team. Contribute to a sustainable future by delivering innovative technology that powers critical infrastructure and improves lives.
- Experience rapid growth and development. Work at the forefront of the energy revolution, tackling new challenges and expanding your skillset.
- Build lasting relationships. Partner with diverse customers across industries to understand their unique needs and provide transformative solutions.
- Shape the future of energy. Be a part of a company that is redefining the way we use and conserve energy through IoT and cloud technology.
What Do You Do Every Day?
- Drive revenue growth by selling IoT hardware, software, and services for managing and controlling electrical networks.
- Build strong customer relationships through consultative selling, understanding customer needs, and delivering innovative solutions.
- Lead complex sales cycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and execute winning sales strategies.
- Become a trusted advisor to customers, influencing their electrical distribution system design and positioning our solutions as essential to their core operations.
- Excel in a fast-paced, autonomous environment by proactively identifying opportunities and driving sales initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who are we looking for? - This job might be for you if:
- Passion for driving cutting-edge solutions and thinking outside the box to solve customer problems
- At least 3 years’ experience with End Customer solution selling and/or delivery of complex projects in the electrical industry.
- Experience with any of the following is preferred but not necessary: electrical distribution and/or automation equipment such as switchgear, programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems.
- Comfortable with Demand Creation and New Customer Acquisition selling
- Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities to develop solutions actively and creatively.
- Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
- Ability to self-manage, multi-task, and learn new skills quickly.
- Travel up to 70% to various customer sites in Atlanta, Macon GA, Greenville South Carolina, Charleston SC, and Columbia SC.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
COMPANY CULTURE
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!
€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.
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.
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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Specialist
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Search Migrate Mate to find Business Development Specialist roles at employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before. Past sponsorship behavior is the most reliable indicator that a company will sponsor you when your OPT ends.
Apply to mid-size companies with growth ambitions
Startups and mid-size companies in expansion mode hire Business Development Specialists to open new markets. They often sponsor visa holders because the role directly drives revenue and replacing a strong performer is costly.
Quantify your pipeline impact from day one
Track every deal you source, every partnership you close, and every revenue figure you influence. Concrete numbers make the H-1B sponsorship conversation easier because your employer can clearly see your business case.
Clarify OPT authorization before your first interview
Business Development roles at some companies require client-facing government contracts that can complicate OPT eligibility. Confirm work authorization requirements early so you are not deep in a process that cannot move forward.
Position yourself for STEM OPT extension if eligible
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems or applied mathematics, your 12-month OPT can extend to 36 months. That extra time significantly increases your leverage when negotiating sponsorship timelines.
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Does a Business Development Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Most Business Development Specialist positions qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, or international relations. Roles that are more generalist or where any degree field is accepted may face USCIS scrutiny. The stronger the alignment between your degree field and the job duties, the more straightforward the H-1B petition.
Can I work as a Business Development Specialist on OPT while my employer files for an H-1B?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition by the April 1 cap-subject deadline and you have valid OPT status, you can continue working under OPT while USCIS adjudicates the petition. If your OPT expires before October 1 and the petition is pending, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. You do not need to stop working during that window.
What types of companies typically hire Business Development Specialists on OPT?
Technology companies, SaaS platforms, consulting firms, and financial services companies are among the most active hirers of Business Development Specialists who need OPT work authorization. Many of these employers have dedicated immigration support and established H-1B sponsorship processes. Browse Migrate Mate to find verified openings filtered by OPT-friendly employers in this role category.
How does a STEM OPT extension affect my job search as a Business Development Specialist?
A STEM OPT extension gives you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT period. This matters for Business Development roles because it covers two full H-1B lottery cycles, which meaningfully increases your chances of selection. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled during the extension, so confirm that early. Degrees in information systems, applied mathematics, or business analytics are commonly STEM-designated.
What should I do if a Business Development Specialist job posting says 'no visa sponsorship'?
OPT is not employer sponsorship, so you are authorized to work without the employer filing anything on your behalf during your OPT period. It is worth clarifying this distinction with the recruiter. Many employers who list 'no sponsorship' mean they will not file an H-1B, not that they cannot hire someone on OPT. Ask directly whether they can hire candidates with existing work authorization before assuming the role is closed to you.
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